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mchlbk
Cruncher Joined: May 27, 2009 Post Count: 10 Status: Offline Project Badges: 
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Hi,
The WCG Boinc client is version 6.10.58 (both Windows and linux) but the official Boinc client from boinc.berkely.edu is version 6.12.34 (both Windows and linux). Why is the WCG client not updated? I'm wondering if it's safe to upgrade to the generic 6.12.34 client or if it's better to stay with the 6.10.58 WCG version? |
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Falconet
Master Cruncher Portugal Joined: Mar 9, 2009 Post Count: 3295 Status: Offline Project Badges: 
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6.10.58 is audited and certified by WCG/IBM and is deemed stable.
----------------------------------------The 6.12.34 is not. Stay with 6.10.58 AMD Ryzen 5 1600AF 6C/12T 3.2 GHz - 85W AMD Ryzen 5 2500U 4C/8T 2.0 GHz - 28W AMD Ryzen 7 7730U 8C/16T 3.0 GHz |
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Former Member
Cruncher Joined: May 22, 2018 Post Count: 0 Status: Offline |
Hi,
I tried 6.12.34 - but decided to downgrade again eventually. I don't quite like the new menu (message tab is now a new window). Also, there seems to be an issue with "high priority" tasks: repair jobs are not started immediately, using the same settings as my older Boinc. I'll keep on using 6.10.60. The only reason I don't use the WCG Boinc is because I want to have a 64-bit client. Upgrading is, however, safe. But it's always a good idea to make a backup copy of your Boinc data directory - just in case. As far as i observed, applications already started with the older Boinc version continue w/o problems after upgrading. |
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marco69v
Cruncher Italy Joined: Dec 8, 2006 Post Count: 6 Status: Offline Project Badges: 
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additionally, as stated in CEP forum where they suggest to use a 64b version of it to receive 64b WU ... I've tryed whit boinc 6.12.34 as of 6.10.58 from WCG is not 64b ... no 64b WU arrived... I'm doing something wrong or I've not well understood ?
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Former Member
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Hello marco69v,
BOINC is just a manager. It downloads work units, starts them running on project programs, pauses them and uploads result files. Whether BOINC is 32 bits or 64 bits does not matter. If your OS can run 64-bit code, a 32-bit BOINC will download a work unit and run it on a 64-bit project program. It does not matter if BOINC is 32-bits or 64-bits. What matters is the project program. We are working to provide projects with 32-bit and 64-bit versions of the project program, but this takes time. Lawrence |
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marco69v
Cruncher Italy Joined: Dec 8, 2006 Post Count: 6 Status: Offline Project Badges:
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I see. Thank you for the clarification.
----------------------------------------Cheers. MV |
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Ingleside
Veteran Cruncher Norway Joined: Nov 19, 2005 Post Count: 974 Status: Offline Project Badges: 
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additionally, as stated in CEP forum where they suggest to use a 64b version of it to receive 64b WU ... I've tryed whit boinc 6.12.34 as of 6.10.58 from WCG is not 64b ... no 64b WU arrived... I'm doing something wrong or I've not well understood ? CEP only has 32-bit application for now, of the WCG-applications only C4CW is 64-bit. Client-wise, as long as it's v6.10.xx or later, it doesn't matter if it's 32-bit or 64-bit, you'll get 64-bit-application if one is available. For anyone using older clients than v6.10.xx on the other hand, only 64-bit clients will get the 64-bit application.  "I make so many mistakes. But then just think of all the mistakes I don't make, although I might." |
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Former Member
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And, as has been mentioned several times on these forums, a system that is both 32+64 bit capable would get tested [whatever, 10-20 tasks for each bit size] which of the 2 is more per-formant, and then being server decided which is best for a host. Some members reported the 32 bit of C4CW running faster than the 64 bit version.
Don't recollect if the server upgrade in progress will enable this. knreed has commented on this previously, but don't have that post on hand what's on and what timeline to think of. --//-- |
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yoro42
Ace Cruncher United States Joined: Feb 19, 2011 Post Count: 8979 Status: Offline Project Badges: 
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I am currently using BOINC 6.12.34 and am not having any problems at this time. Should I downgrade to the WCG client? Would there be any benefit using 10.10.58?
----------------------------------------My current hardware and software are as follows; Starting BOINC client version 6.12.34 for windows_x86_64 Processor: 12 GenuineIntel Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 CPU X 980 @ 3.33GHz [Family 6 Model 44 Stepping 2] Processor: 256.00 KB cache OS: Microsoft Windows 7: Ultimate x64 Edition, Service Pack 1, (06.01.7601.00) Memory: 23.99 GB physical, 47.98 GB virtual Disk: 919.11 GB total, 776.25 GB free ATI GPU 0: ATI Radeon HD 5800 series (Cypress) (CAL version 1.4.1607, 1024MB, 2320 GFLOPS peak) ATI GPU 1: ATI Radeon HD 5800 series (Cypress) (CAL version 1.4.1607, 1024MB, 2320 GFLOPS peak)  |
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Ingleside
Veteran Cruncher Norway Joined: Nov 19, 2005 Post Count: 974 Status: Offline Project Badges:
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I am currently using BOINC 6.12.34 and am not having any problems at this time. Should I downgrade to the WCG client? Would there be any benefit using 10.10.58? v6.12.xx added the new Notices-tab, there project can post news that show-up in the client, in case of errors some of them can show-up in notices-tab making them easier to spot, and there will also be news about new client-versions. There's also various fixes to work-requests and scheduling over v6.10.xx. So atleast in my opinion there's no reason to downgrade. "I make so many mistakes. But then just think of all the mistakes I don't make, although I might." |
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