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OldChap
Veteran Cruncher UK Joined: Jun 5, 2009 Post Count: 978 Status: Offline Project Badges: 
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As a team here at XS we have often helped each other out when it comes to ensuring a badge for a team mate.
----------------------------------------The method we use is to select no new work then, once the cache is used up and with boinc still running we open a command window, cd to boinc folder then enter the following: boinccmd --project www.worldcommunitygrid.org detach and press Enter/Return boinccmd --project_attach www.worldcommunitygrid.org enter_weak_key_here and press Enter/Return I understand those who prefer to be able to say I did it all myself but I propose that some folks here might be prepared to help others get a badge. You can make individual decisions regarding whether you prefer to pay the helper back or maybe you prefer the Pay it forward method of balancing the books If the needy post their required number of days with their weak key they should also complete their contact details (email addy can be just for this) in their profile in order that arrangements can be made. Does this idea appeal to either other teams or the general WCG populous ??  |
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BladeD
Ace Cruncher USA Joined: Nov 17, 2004 Post Count: 28976 Status: Offline Project Badges: 
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I think it's a great idea! I thought about giving back to SNURK this way before joining his team!
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Mamajuanauk
Master Cruncher United Kingdom Joined: Dec 15, 2012 Post Count: 1900 Status: Offline Project Badges:
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+1 - I think it's a great idea too, I have donated to other teams, if I remember correctly, it was to celebrate some milestone or another, what seems like an age ago...
----------------------------------------I could dedicate a number of cores to the pool and put the RTD's in the pot for someone else who needed them... I.E. Pay forward.
Mamajuanauk is the Name! Crunching is the Game!
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OldChap
Veteran Cruncher UK Joined: Jun 5, 2009 Post Count: 978 Status: Offline Project Badges:
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I am still short of my target but my teammates have me covered these past few days so I project ~18 days still needed.
----------------------------------------After that, if there are wu's to be worked, I can offer cores. I would wish them to be paid forward too With MCM likely to finish in Sept according to current info, you will get your chance quite soon. |
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OldChap
Veteran Cruncher UK Joined: Jun 5, 2009 Post Count: 978 Status: Offline Project Badges:
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I got my badge thanks to my teammates Now I switched everything to MCM which I fear will end too soon so.....
----------------------------------------One last offer to everybody, particularly anyone who feels they might be coming up a little short as the wu's run out.... If you need a few days/weeks/even maybe months of runtime to secure a badge post your weak key here together with your current runtime and core count and I will attempt to put enough cores on your account to get the job done. |
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widdershins
Veteran Cruncher Scotland Joined: Apr 30, 2007 Post Count: 674 Status: Offline Project Badges:
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A generous offer OldChap, but for me the thrill of the chase is part of the fun. I know I'll probably not make 10 years since I estimate the project would need to keep issuing WU's until the end of June since I've only got 7 and a bit years just now, but that little roll of the dice keeps it interesting. Who knows what June will bring.
Now if you were making the same offer in the Beta unit forum... It's taken years to see that elusive emerald beta badge in the distance. But only 34 days needed for that one now. I'm hoping that the end of FAAH1 heralds a large Beta for FAAH2  |
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