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jojorules
Cruncher Joined: Apr 6, 2005 Post Count: 38 Status: Offline |
I know that currently World Community Grid dosn't have a 64-bit version of the projects, but I was wondering if there would be any big advantage of using 64-bit. Is it currently of the list of things to do?
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Former Member
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It gives a small advantage. 10%, 20% - it depends who you ask ;-)
Until there are more 64 bit computers out there, it will remain a fairly low priority, I think. |
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jojorules
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Thats about what I was thinking. There isn't a special 64-bit BOINC version right?
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Former Member
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Hello jojorules,
There will be a Windows 64-bit version. It will be necessary in order to run lots of work units simultaneously in a large work space. But there will be lots of notices on the download page when it shows up. Right now, when our projects are 32-bit, what's the point? 64-bit is the future, but we are still in the 32-bit present. Lawrence |
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jojorules
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All right, thanks guys.
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Former Member
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64-bit is the future, but we are still in the 32-bit present. Are there any operating systems left that don't have a 64-bit version? I'm kind of getting a "the future is now" vibe. |
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Former Member
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Thats about what I was thinking. There isn't a special 64-bit BOINC version right? There are 64bit Windows and Linux versions available at the Boinc Download site should you wish to use them. As D and LH have said, WCG projects are 32bit so it is not able to take full advantage, however WCG works fine with the 64bit clients and I have seen a slight reduction in crunching time and a slight increase in points running on 64bit Boinc. |
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