console or screensaver?

[surlyjoe]

OK which one do I wanna use? I'm running win2k ICS behind zone alarm, will it even work?

[phendish]

I believe the console would be better, as, if I remember correctly, screensaver needs constant net connection. Plus, the console folds faster.
I don't think there is much of a variance between the console's and screensavers' connection methods, but I could be wrong.

[AmbientFiction]

No their isn't but the only way the screensaver will fold is if the screensaver runs. Just to give you an idea were talking on a celeron you need at least 3 - 8 mins per frame. console is much better and their is also programs that will monitor their progress hide the F@H client and much more.

[Southern Man]

I want to add that when I was running 2k while folding I had a problem with the auto connect. I couldnt figure out how to get the sucker to dial out when it finished a work unit.

If you get yours set up and it works please share your knowledge with me. I would love to go back to 2k on all of my boxes. I've been using 98se just so I can fold.

[AmbientFiction]

Originally posted by Southern Man
I want to add that when I was running 2k while folding I had a problem with the auto connect. I couldnt figure out how to get the sucker to dial out when it finished a work unit.

If you get yours set up and it works please share your knowledge with me. I would love to go back to 2k on all of my boxes. I've been using 98se just so I can fold.

But 98 folds faster less Core Kernel usage done by the OS which leaves more to F@H

[Walter:-)]

Originally posted by AmbientFiction


But 98 folds faster less Core Kernel usage done by the OS which leaves more to F@H

Yeah, it folds around 15% faster in Win98.

[Ploaf]

I would like to chime in with a vote for the console version as well. Too many people have had problems with the screensaver and it's nowhere near as fast I don't know about ICS since I don't use it but ZoneAlarm shouldn't give you any problems. It's the second thing that I install on a new box, right after the OS and it's never been a problem but I gave permanent permission to the folding client and everything else has to ask first.

[SteveI]

Originally posted by Walter:-)


Yeah, it folds around 15% faster in Win98.

WOW, that explains it. My wife's win98 machine has been romping mine! Same board and processor(850) too, 'cept I have win2k and 3times as much RAM. Her's takes on average 9hours, mine more like 10-11.

With a smaller kernal, would true DOS be best?? Since I am running dual boot already, I wouldn't mind adding another OS for the cause. What's the best OS for folding?

SteveI.

[Allan]

Hej surly - boy would I be glad to have you on this team!

Use the console. Its faster, more reliable, and some evil sources claim that you don't get credit for using the screensaver.

I think that covers it! WELCOME!

[surlyjoe]

Im gonna give it a shot! I got a few extra gigahertz layin around

[Walter:-)]

Originally posted by SteveI


WOW, that explains it. My wife's win98 machine has been romping mine! Same board and processor(850) too, 'cept I have win2k and 3times as much RAM. Her's takes on average 9hours, mine more like 10-11.

With a smaller kernal, would true DOS be best?? Since I am running dual boot already, I wouldn't mind adding another OS for the cause. What's the best OS for folding?

SteveI.

I think Win98 would be the one to install, I'm not 100% sure that it's the fastest, because I haven't tried XP yet. But 2000 vs. 98, 98 is the clear winner.

[Southern Man]

Ok, I am humbled. I knew 98 was faster but I didn't know it was that much of a difference. 98 it is.

[Walter:-)]

Originally posted by Southern Man
Ok, I am humbled. I knew 98 was faster but I didn't know it was that much of a difference. 98 it is.

Well, the difference was so big on my setup, when I ran dual boot. I tested it and calculated that there was a difference on about 15%, between 98 and 2000.

[Southern Man]

Hey Walter, I just took a peak at your profile and noticed we have the same birthday. Doesn't it suk to be born just after Christmas.

[Walter:-)]

Originally posted by Southern Man
Hey Walter, I just took a peak at your profile and noticed we have the same birthday. Doesn't it suk to be born just after Christmas.

Naa, I kinda like it, because then I can get my Christmas and Birthday present's at the same time! I like that