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FusionAddict
05-23-2000, 01:40 PM
What exactly is SETI@home? How do I get involved? What kind of commitment of time/resources is involved?
Justin
05-23-2000, 04:41 PM
http://setiathome.ssl.berkeley.edu/ will tell you all you need to know (and more).
Stingray
05-24-2000, 04:00 PM
You commitment/time is minimal. It's the computers time which is used. It takes all spare CPU cycles.

I've been running it consistently without any problems on several computers.

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FusionAddict
05-25-2000, 10:41 AM
Do I have to be connected to the internet 24-7? I only have one phone line, that's what I'm trying to say.

BTW, I have a p-166 MMX. Is that good or bad?
Justin
05-25-2000, 03:08 PM
No, you don't need to be connected 24-7. It can be set up to connect automatically if you are, but if not SETI@Home will ask you to dial up when you run out of work. As the SETI page says, even a laptop that's only connected to the internet occasionally can run it.

The P166 isn't so good, but you're better off than I am with my P150! http://www.dopefish.com/ubb/frown.gif

[This message has been edited by Justin (edited 05-25-2000).]
FusionAddict
10-21-2000, 10:29 AM
Well, I've connected...now...how to mask our transmissions so you hyum-ahns cannot track them...wait, did I just type that out? Crap!