Join the UKBF Fixers team and help medical research [Archive]

Russ

17th October 2005, 14:13

Hi All

Following a recent thread started by Ozzy "SETI@home" http://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=4155

I was prompted to re-install a program that I have previously run that helps Oxford University search for a cure for Cancer. Further information can be found at:

White paper http://www.ud.com/rescenter/files/cs_oxford.pdf

Download information http://www.grid.org/projects/cancer/

Download it at http://www.grid.org/download/gold/download.htm

I have set up a team called UKBF Fixers that can be joined by following http://www.grid.org/services/teams/team.htm?id=2319F9FB-F235-4A28-92D5-A789F5D3D990

Lets see how big we can make this team and how much data we can crunch for them!

Good luck all!

Russ

18th October 2005, 09:43

Why don't you add your details to this thread once you have joined our team so that we can all see who has joined...

Asteeleleith

18th October 2005, 11:38

Affirmative appointdirect.

I have joined the team but am running the software on a trial basis. If it does not take up too many resources (ie slow my computer down too much) i will continue, if not i will have to take it off :-(

Then there is a thought, i could run it on my wifes pc, i am sure being as medic she will not mind.

In fact even better, i'll throw it on there as well while she is out at work:-)

Al

Russ

18th October 2005, 13:17

Top man Al, sign the wife up as well! only you and me so far though buddy... Anyone else running this???????

Asteeleleith

18th October 2005, 13:30

Yeah come on people join the band waggon.!!
Lets be avin YA

Al

MinuWeb

18th October 2005, 16:51

i joined up from a spare machine I have running in the corner.

Russ

18th October 2005, 20:32

4 Members joined so far... :? I'm sure we can do better than that... :)

Follow these two links to join the team :!:

Download it at :arrow: http://www.grid.org/download/gold/download.htm

I have set up a team called UKBF Fixers that can be joined by following :arrow: http://www.grid.org/services/teams/team.htm?id=2319F9FB-F235-4A28-92D5-A789F5D3D990

Lets put our idle cpu time to good use.. It doesn't cost a thing and is more interesting than any standard screensaver! :wink:

Asteeleleith

18th October 2005, 21:49

Yes come on ppl, we can do better.
ppl need our help, let us see if we can;t email a link to ppl in our phone books to continue the good work. :)
It does not cane the resources too much.

We may one day benefit ourselves from this or someone close to us. :-)

Welcome and thanks to vshosting for joining and the others. :)

Al

Russ

25th October 2005, 16:24

Hi all

I have been away for 5 days in Spain so my CPU time has been rubish... We have 5 members from UKBF now... Very poor show :-(

Is it true what they write in the papers about people caring for animals more than we do other humans? Jayne's post on Cruel Circus gets 261 views and 23 replies whilst this only gets 127 views and 7 replies (most of them from me :cry: )

Just so you know this program takes up no more memory or space than your average screen saver :)

Ozzy

25th October 2005, 19:40

Just seen this thread, sorry!
I have 2 servers in the office, and 4 staff workstations. I'm taking my daughter swimming tomorrow, but when I'm back in the office I'll get these machines added in. A much better cause than searching for aliens ;)

MinuWeb

25th October 2005, 19:42

Jayne

25th October 2005, 19:50

Hi,

I haven't replied, as I haven't got a clue what it is! Plus I don't have a super computer to run, what ever this thing is...sound very technical :D

Jayne

Enigma121

25th October 2005, 20:58

Hi, you'll find I've just joined (I'm your recent mystery guest).

Power to the people!

MinuWeb

26th October 2005, 07:04

Hi,

I haven't replied, as I haven't got a clue what it is! Plus I don't have a super computer to run, what ever this thing is...sound very technical :D

Jayne
You don't need a super computer, just download and install the software, register and join the team, the program runs in the background and you probably won't even notice it is there.

Basically it helps find a cancer cure by performing processes on your PC and then sending a report back on the result.

So far the members at grid.org have provided nearly ½ million years of PC processing.
read more at http://www.grid.org/projects/hpf/

DotNetWebs

26th October 2005, 09:06

Hi,

I haven't replied, as I haven't got a clue what it is! Plus I don't have a super computer to run, what ever this thing is...sound very technical :D

Jayne

Hi Jayne

I will second what VS says.

If you look at in its simplest form its JUST A SCREENSAVER.

I also look at it from the green angle. I leave my main PC running 24/7 at least when the machine is idle it is doing something usefull and not just contributing to global warming for no reason

Regards

Dotty

ps For all you animal lovers out there VS is right animals can get cancer too. I had a dog that had its live extended for many years by tamoxifen

Russ

26th October 2005, 09:47

Hi,

I haven't replied, as I haven't got a clue what it is! Plus I don't have a super computer to run, what ever this thing is...sound very technical :D

Jayne

Hi Jayne

It is really simple to install (Download information http://www.grid.org/projects/cancer/) and does not require any additional effort once installed, it runs in the background so you won't even know that it is there other than an email every now and then to tell you how many points you have earnt or if you are lucky enough an email to tell you that you have found a possible cure...

Join our team at http://www.grid.org/services/teams/team.htm?id=2319F9FB-F235-4A28-92D5-A789F5D3D990

I hope that you didn't take any offence to the comparison in threads, I was only using it as an example to make a point :wink:

Russ

Russ

26th October 2005, 09:55

MinuWeb

26th October 2005, 09:58

Jayne

26th October 2005, 10:00

Hi,

I'll have a go then, i'll read everything and join this afternoon, when i've done my other work.

I thought it was only for hosting people to do...i'm glad to help now I know what it is..i'll try and get some more to do it too.

My husbands Mother is in hospital with terminal cancer now and he would like me to help, this is the reason i'm on here a lot, he spends a lot of time at the hospital and i'm on my own with just my computer for company :D

Jayne

AHAEvents

26th October 2005, 10:38

I have joined, if its one thing I cant stand its seeing Wombats suffer!

bitsnstuff

26th October 2005, 10:45

Hi,

I have just signed up and joined the team.

Kate :lol:

Jayne

26th October 2005, 13:50

Hi,

Think I did it....but the end bit you'd to give a name and password, which I did, wouldn't work, said it couldn't connect to my server...does that bit matter, it says it has downloaded ok!

Thanks :D

Jayne

Ozzy

26th October 2005, 19:35

I had that problem and their error message wasnt very helpful. It means the username you chose already exists so you have to pick a different username.

I've now joined for my laptop, will setup computers inthe office when I am in the office later this week!

Jayne

26th October 2005, 19:52

It seems to be working, it keeps saying thank you for helping and I have a black screen saver thing.

Jayne :D

Russ

28th October 2005, 13:30

Hi All

Just a quick update...

Tony and Gavin, you guys are crunching some serious data!

8 members so far, has anyone had any problems joining or not totally sure how too? If so, please let us know and we will do waht we can to help.

Check if you are a member here http://www.grid.org/services/teams/team_members.htm?id=2319F9FB-F235-4A28-92D5-A789F5D3D990&ord=NAME

If you are not join here http://www.grid.org/services/teams/team.htm?id=2319F9FB-F235-4A28-92D5-A789F5D3D990

Cheers folks.....

Ozzy

28th October 2005, 15:43

Ok, time for some serious competition :)
The application is being installed on two more pc's as I type this ;)

Jayne

28th October 2005, 15:58

Show off..I'm having trouble getting it in one :lol:

Jayne

MinuWeb

28th October 2005, 17:31

Tony and Gavin, you guys are crunching some serious data!

I have it installed on a spare pc i use for testing bits and a windows server I have online that isn't doing much else :)

Ozzy

28th October 2005, 22:06

Showoff :)
Well I have it running on 1x server, 3x workstations and my laptop ... I'll catch you up soon enough ;)

Ozzy

29th October 2005, 20:08

I cant believe I went to the office today and switched on the workstations just to catch up...

DotNetWebs

30th October 2005, 08:37

Showoff :)
Well I have it running on 1x server, 3x workstations and my laptop ... I'll catch you up soon enough ;)

I said its gets competitive didn't I :P

Since we are bragging:

Have a look at my individual score:

http://www.grid.org/stats/members/compare.htm?un2=Gavin+Hewins

Over 400.000 and 2 years CPU time.

How long will it take you too catch that up?
:lol:

That is where they have been very clever with this distributed computing thing (which was started by SETI@home). It does make you competitive which of course gets more results for them.

Regards

Dotty (A.K.A Gavin)

Regards

Gavin

ps I also have over 10,000 hours of SETI time:

http://setiathome.berkeley.edu/show_user.php?userid=452812

Ozzy

30th October 2005, 19:42

DotNetWebs

30th October 2005, 20:35

Oh what it is to have a string of servers at your disposal :)

I could run a few more if they had a Linux UD application. I have a few LInux servers I could use but I don't fancy installing and running Wine on them.

Hi Ozzy

I am not running it on my servers, just my desktop PC and since the start of this thread my laptop. The reason I have a good score is that I have been running it a long time. (I know it says device installations 9. That just means I have installed it 9 times. Each time you do a hard disc upgrade etc.)

You will be surprised how quick you WILL catch up. With 5 current installations your work rate will now be faster than mine.

Regards

Dotty

ps Russ good on you for starting this team

pps Come on the rest of you this really is a good cause and will not cost you anything. Only 9 people have joined so far. There are currently nearly 2500 members on this site. According to the statistics over 800 of these will contract some form of cancer some at some time in their lives. This is your chance to make a small contribution to help improve the odds for these people.

bitsnstuff

31st October 2005, 06:36

Can I just ask how we are competing - points, hours or or results? I have got more results than some, but seem to have less points and have achieved that in less time?

Also in case you are not sure whether to join in or not as you are concerned about the effect on your PC - It doesn't have any noticable effect. I have now been running this for a few days and can see absolutely no change to the speed, memory or anything. It is for a good cause and also gives you more stats to keep an eye on ! :shock:

Kate

DotNetWebs

31st October 2005, 07:02

Can I just ask how we are competing - points, hours or or results? I have got more results than some, but seem to have less points and have achieved that in less time?

Hi Kate there is an FAQ on this here:

http://www.grid.org/help/faq_points.htm

Basically your points represent the amount of computation your computer has contributed. In any given time people with more powerful machines will return more results than people with less powerful machines. The points system allows a level playing field. Think of it like a golf handicap.

Of course although I have talked about it being competitive its really just the taking part that matters. Anybody who runs this software even for only a few minutes a day is making a worthwhile contribution. With such a mammoth task and such long odds against it. In reality it is just as likely that a person with just a few points will come up with the 'magic bullet'. Just as the lottery is often one by someone who has bought a single ticket.

Regards

Dotty

bitsnstuff

31st October 2005, 07:04

Yes, I agree. It is a nice feeling though when you see that your system has completed a task and provided a result and is now working on the next one.

Kate :lol:

Russ

3rd November 2005, 15:56

Download it at http://www.grid.org/download/gold/download.htm

I have set up a team called UKBF Fixers that can be joined by following http://www.grid.org/services/teams/team.htm?id=2319F9FB-F235-4A28-92D5-A789F5D3D990

This is how things are shaping up so far...

Member Name Total CPU Time Points Generated Results Returned

AHAEvents 0:00100:06:33 535 1
AndrewH1 0:003:14:59:21 1,837 6
Asteeleleith 0:006:16:15:48 3,839 5
Bitsnstuff 0:005:22:53:33 3,251 12
Gavin Hewins 0:016:12:34:47 8,965 28
QuickGroup 0:009:08:39:10 5,617 14
Russ B 0:003:13:26:17 1,896 5
VSHosting_Tony 0:022:15:06:20 13,864 35

As you can see from the above Tony AKA VS Hosting is our clear leader at the moment with Gavin hot on his heels however, I can firmly state that its not the winning and loosing that counts in this team it is the taking part!

Everyone is welcome to join and is warmly invited to do so... If you know people outside of UKBF and want to invite them to join please feel free to do so....

MinuWeb

3rd November 2005, 20:22

As you can see from the above Tony AKA VS Hosting is our clear leader at the moment with Gavin hot on his heels however, I can firmly state that its not the winning and loosing that counts in this team it is the taking part!
I agree, no winners or losers here, just those that come first and those that don't :D (I must confess to being an extremely competetive person :D )

Ozzy

12th November 2005, 17:27

...but even though there are no winners or losers, I'm still please to have slipped up into second place ;)

MinuWeb

13th November 2005, 10:04

...but even though there are no winners or losers, I'm still please to have slipped up into second place ;) at that rate you should be sneaking into 1st place quite soon !! :shock:

DotNetWebs

14th November 2005, 13:06

...but even though there are no winners or losers, I'm still please to have slipped up into second place ;)

Wow :shock:

I knew you were catching me but I did't think it would be that soon :shock:

Still only 10 members though :cry:

Regards

Ozzy

14th November 2005, 13:10

Yes still only 10, but fingers crossed we can keep this thread alive and attract a few more people.
I'm sure soem must have signed up but not joined the group.

Rob Holmes

14th November 2005, 13:11

I signed up but couldn't see the link to download so gave up as I was busy :(

Rob

DotNetWebs

17th November 2005, 19:44

Wow :shock:

I knew you were catching me but I did't think it would be that soon :shock:

Double WoW :shock: :shock:

Ozzy is No 1 already!!

Ozzy

17th November 2005, 19:56

;) This trigger me to go on a bit of a mission ;)

Asteeleleith

20th November 2005, 01:57

Hi yes,
you know i almost forgot about that?
Yes it still runs on my system, now its currently at 55% done on its current cycle.
9858 points i currently have? Is that a lot?

Al

Asteeleleith

20th November 2005, 02:09

I should have added that is the work from one computer,
Will add it to wifes pc and new laptop in the morn!

Al

Russ

21st November 2005, 18:17

Download it at http://www.grid.org/download/gold/download.htm

I have set up a team called UKBF Fixers that can be joined by following http://www.grid.org/services/teams/team.htm?id=2319F9FB-F235-4A28-92D5-A789F5D3D990

I just thought I would refresh this post with the download and joining information again.

It would be nice to see some new members join :wink:

Ozzy

21st November 2005, 18:48

Is it me or have their servers been done for a couple of days?

Russ

21st November 2005, 20:07

Is it me or have their servers been done for a couple of days?

I have just tried to log on to our team page and have not been able to do so... I guess they are down at the moment, although I am pretty sure my results have been sent as I am crunching a new data packet at the moment. I will check again in the morning...

Ozzy

21st November 2005, 20:10

I cant update with a new data set yet, and have 4 workstations struggling to get new work to process :(

Hayles

21st November 2005, 22:03

I just tried to join but it said the page wasn't responding....

I'll try again tomorrow unless someone tells me what else to try :?

Hayles

Russ

22nd November 2005, 07:20

I just tried to join but it said the page wasn't responding....

I'll try again tomorrow unless someone tells me what else to try :?

Hayles

Its working fine this morning people! Good luck!!!

Jayne

22nd November 2005, 09:46

Hi,

I've had to un-install mine. I've had loads of trouble, even though i've taken it out, my computer hasn't been the same. It's strange but after I put it in my computer, the Forums wouldn't work for me and my screen will not go idel. It usued to switch off after 30 mins when I didn't use it, now it will not do it.

Jayne :D

Russ

5th December 2005, 14:58

My CPU time stinks.... I need a new key to wind my PC up with, has anyone got one?

Oh by the way, all members NEW and OLD are welcome to join this team :wink:

P.S When do we qualify for sticky?

DotNetWebs

10th December 2005, 18:10

As a lot of new members have joined in the last couple of weeks I thought I would bump this back up.

Its a very worthy cause but we still have only 10 members
:(

Russ

5th January 2006, 17:44

We have some serious data crunchers in our midst here people!!!

Does any one else want to join?

Ozzy

11th February 2006, 20:43

Reviving this post as it seems we do not have any new signups joining the search for a cure for cancer here!

Plus I want some competition, does anyone feel that can match my processing power ;)

easyasit

12th February 2006, 21:45

whoops the service has not been on my machine for sometime
just reactivated it

Al

easyasit

12th February 2006, 21:46

17566 points i now seem to have though?
What about the rest?

Al

Ozzy

13th February 2006, 07:26

I'm well over 100,000 now and in the lead ;)

easyasit

14th February 2006, 07:22

i'll catch up ;-)

Al

Claire B

14th February 2006, 10:50

Ok, I followed the link in the first post and tried to 'join the team', but it took me to a page to 'login', not 'register'. I want to join the UKBF team, but not sure how to do it :cry:

can anyone help?

Claire B

15th February 2006, 21:27

Bumpety Bump :D

DotNetWebs

15th February 2006, 22:54

Hi Claire

You must download the software and set yourself up BEFORE you can join the team. If you have not already done so start here:

http://www.grid.org/download/gold/download.htm

Regards

Dotty

Claire B

16th February 2006, 22:19

thanks Dotty! :D

Ozzy

17th February 2006, 15:41

So anyone else going to join in? When considering how many people are active on here not many are taking part by downloading this screensaver!

Claire B

17th February 2006, 18:13

Just did it Ozzy (number 11 i think)

Claire B

DotNetWebs

20th April 2006, 09:19

I thought it was about time this thread was bumped up again.

In the last year 3 young women I know have suffered breast cancer. Two have required major surgery and Chemo/Radio Therapy. The third has sadly died.

We still only have 12 members so any recently joined forum members who would like to join our team would be gratefully received.

Ozzy

20th April 2006, 10:02

Totally agreed DNW!
I'm still waiting for someone to be able to compete with my own statistics on there :)

DotNetWebs

20th April 2006, 11:14

Totally agreed DNW!
I'm still waiting for someone to be able to compete with my own statistics on there :)

Nice one Ozzy. You are way ahead in out team ranking but you still have a long way to go to catch up with my individual score: :wink:

http://www.grid.org/stats/members/compare.htm?un1=QuickGroup&un2=Gavin+Hewins&un3=&un4=&un5=&un6=&un7=&un8=&un9=&un10= :D

Ozzy

20th April 2006, 11:24

Well you have had a 600 odd year head start on me ;)

DotNetWebs

20th April 2006, 11:34

I know I am getting in on a bit but I am not that old!! :wink:

Ozzy

17th May 2006, 12:31

Tony, you really are snapping at my heels on these stats now aren't you :)

MinuWeb

17th May 2006, 22:15

I am trying to catch up, but only using one server for it :)

Ozzy

24th July 2006, 13:03

*bump* Anyone else going to join in with this?
Look at the first few posts in this thread to find out how.

DotNetWebs

8th March 2007, 07:03

I was about to post this link as a response to a spammer who had posted a thread about 'make money while your computer is left switched on" etc. I was going to suggest an alternate way that people may want to use their spare CPU power.

Anyway our ultra-efficient mods had deleted the said post before I could hit the 'submit' button so I thought I would just bump this up instead.

Regards

Dotty