# Distributed Computing **URL:** https://www.hardwareforums.com/c/community/distributed-computing/50.md [Latest](https://www.hardwareforums.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.hardwareforums.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.hardwareforums.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Distributed Computing category](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/about-the-distributed-computing-category/53)
**Author:** [@system](https://www.hardwareforums.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2026, 1:06pm UTC](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/about-the-distributed-computing-category/53 "2026-01-16T13:06:11Z")
Folding@home and distributed computing discussion. Join the Z365 DC Team and help science and medicine with your computer! F@H Team Stats --- ## [Easy Clustering Software](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/easy-clustering-software/26715)
**Author:** [@system](https://www.hardwareforums.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2011, 6:02pm UTC](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/easy-clustering-software/26715 "2011-04-10T18:02:51Z")
Hello, I have two old computers lying around that I want to put to some sort of use, so I was thinking of making a two computer cluster. Clearly, this is just for educational purposes (i.e, I know I wont get a huge perf… --- ## [Network Inventory](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/network-inventory/24929)
**Author:** [@dickdastardly](https://www.hardwareforums.com/u/dickdastardly)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2010, 11:44am UTC](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/network-inventory/24929 "2010-04-08T11:44:44Z")
To start with Sorry if this isnt the correct “arena” for this question I would like to develop a Network Inventory application. Sadly i cannot find anything on the web to help me!:doh: Is it me? I would like my fina… --- ## [Folding using CUDA](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/folding-using-cuda/22406)
**Author:** [@Ferg](https://www.hardwareforums.com/u/Ferg)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2009, 6:23pm UTC](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/folding-using-cuda/22406 "2009-03-11T18:23:22Z")
Hey guys, thought I’d alert you to this (you may already know but I just came across it) If you have an CUDA enabled nvidia GPU 9 series or better you can use a beta version of the windows client that folds using primar… --- ## [started folding again](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/started-folding-again/21659)
**Author:** [@Swansen](https://www.hardwareforums.com/u/Swansen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2008, 9:20pm UTC](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/started-folding-again/21659 "2008-12-07T21:20:59Z")
Yes, and i am going to work on getting some use out of my Linux box with this as well, that and GPU FOLDING YAY.. lol, with onboard graphics, oh, and PS3. Yeah, really though, i was here in my room, freeezing and i was … --- ## [Am I folding or what?](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/am-i-folding-or-what/21497)
**Author:** [@sabashuali](https://www.hardwareforums.com/u/sabashuali)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2008, 6:10pm UTC](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/am-i-folding-or-what/21497 "2008-11-18T18:10:54Z")
Hey, Wanted to start folding again so downloaded the Linux client and I run it OK but do not seem to be making any progress. Even after more than an hour I do not complete one step… I checked my sysguard and it shows t… --- ## [Help with F@H](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/help-with-f-h/20537)
**Author:** [@cube](https://www.hardwareforums.com/u/cube)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2008, 9:26pm UTC](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/help-with-f-h/20537 "2008-07-29T21:26:54Z")
Recently i discovered F@H and i don’t quite understand its purpose. My guess is that its supposed to help people with PC problems? --- ## [One Million F@H PS3 Users](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/one-million-f-h-ps3-users/19005)
**Author:** [@Swansen](https://www.hardwareforums.com/u/Swansen)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2008, 2:55pm UTC](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/one-million-f-h-ps3-users/19005 "2008-03-23T14:55:18Z")
DailyTech - One Million PlayStation 3 Users Folding@home Yep, the folding count for PS3 users hits i million, thats pretty sweet. --- ## [Sony Updates PS3 F2H](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/sony-updates-ps3-f2h/18511)
**Author:** [@Swansen](https://www.hardwareforums.com/u/Swansen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2007, 5:31pm UTC](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/sony-updates-ps3-f2h/18511 "2007-12-20T17:31:48Z")
You can now play music off of your hard drive as well they have added a new feature that lets your turn off your PS3 after a certain time or if a work unit gets finished. Also, they updated the code to handle more compl… --- ## [Folding for mankind](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/folding-for-mankind/18232)
**Author:** [@yorkkev28](https://www.hardwareforums.com/u/yorkkev28)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2007, 7:17pm UTC](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/folding-for-mankind/18232 "2007-11-30T19:17:01Z")
Am i committing sacrolige by folding@home for Custom PC. Answers on a postcard please!!! :chk: --- ## [running 2 pc's from same IPS](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/running-2-pcs-from-same-ips/18200)
**Author:** [@gazza1](https://www.hardwareforums.com/u/gazza1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2007, 7:42pm UTC](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/running-2-pcs-from-same-ips/18200 "2007-11-25T19:42:43Z")
Hi all New to this forum and fairly new to computing so go easy on me please:D The problem i have is I am moving back to my parents (no thats not my main problem but a big one any way:( ). My farther has a pc down sta… --- ## [million](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/million/17389)
**Author:** [@Swansen](https://www.hardwareforums.com/u/Swansen)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2007, 11:55am UTC](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/million/17389 "2007-09-08T11:55:55Z")
wooo, i’ve made it past the six digit mark. --- ## [Back in black](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/back-in-black/17378)
**Author:** [@Matt555](https://www.hardwareforums.com/u/Matt555)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2007, 4:21am UTC](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/back-in-black/17378 "2007-09-06T04:21:50Z")
Back in black, I hit the sack, I’ve been too long, I’m glad to be back Yes I’m let loose from the noose, That’s kept me hangin’ about I been livin like a star ‘cause it’s gettin’ me high, Forget the hearse, 'cause … --- ## [Hello All :)](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/hello-all/16967)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://www.hardwareforums.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2007, 6:05pm UTC](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/hello-all/16967 "2007-07-29T18:05:39Z")
Hi to all my fellow folding teamies I have not been active on the forums for a long while because alas the real world has been keeping me way too busy. But all the time the old F@H app has been chugging away and hopefu… --- ## [Very easy, but advanced, automated installer!](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/very-easy-but-advanced-automated-installer/16481)
**Author:** [@Impotence](https://www.hardwareforums.com/u/Impotence)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2007, 1:33am UTC](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/very-easy-but-advanced-automated-installer/16481 "2007-07-08T01:33:06Z")
I just stumbled accross this: Folding @ Home : Installation - Configuration - Automation : Ubuntu / Debian | RHEL / FC : Ubuntu Tutorials : Breezy - Dapper - Edgy - Feisty Its a very nice way to install F@H under Linux… --- ## [I'm on it](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/im-on-it/16736)
**Author:** [@Swansen](https://www.hardwareforums.com/u/Swansen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2007, 11:05pm UTC](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/im-on-it/16736 "2007-07-07T23:05:47Z")
Yep, got the PS3, and got it folding, and hopefully by the end of next week i’ll have my Linux box folding on both cores as well. :2cool4u: --- ## [Syngod.... SYNGOD..... SYNGOD!!!!!!](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/syngod-syngod-syngod/16234)
**Author:** [@Impotence](https://www.hardwareforums.com/u/Impotence)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2007, 9:55pm UTC](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/syngod-syngod-syngod/16234 "2007-06-27T21:55:51Z")
I’m coming to get you… http://www.hardwareforums.com/folding.php ! Your next B :wink: \[OT\] I’ve finally taken over my old tag! \[publicenemyno9681\] \[/OT\] --- ## [Impotence, your a beast](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/impotence-your-a-beast/16433)
**Author:** [@Swansen](https://www.hardwareforums.com/u/Swansen)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2007, 2:22am UTC](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/impotence-your-a-beast/16433 "2007-06-14T02:22:27Z")
Seriously, your kicking the ass, hmm, i need to get my other machine running now to keep up. And i plan on running F@H on the machines round the house as well now… prolly going to destroy my sweet average i have going b… --- ## [IGN F@H power consumption PS3](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/ign-f-h-power-consumption-ps3/15576)
**Author:** [@Swansen](https://www.hardwareforums.com/u/Swansen)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2007, 2:10am UTC](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/ign-f-h-power-consumption-ps3/15576 "2007-04-30T02:10:05Z")
its pretty cool IGN: The Cost of Folding --- ## [F@H Linux beginners guide](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/f-h-linux-beginners-guide/15948)
**Author:** [@Swansen](https://www.hardwareforums.com/u/Swansen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2007, 8:04pm UTC](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/f-h-linux-beginners-guide/15948 "2007-04-28T20:04:07Z")
How to: F@H on your Linux rig - Overclock.net - Overclocking.net --- ## [Giving this a go](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/giving-this-a-go/15549)
**Author:** [@megamaced](https://www.hardwareforums.com/u/megamaced)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2007, 1:11pm UTC](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/giving-this-a-go/15549 "2007-04-05T13:11:03Z")
I’ve decided to give this a shot using my spare computer, an aging Pentium 3 1.2GHz w/ 512MB RAM. How long does it usually take to complete a WU? I am doing this from the Linux console version so I don’t have a nice pict… --- ## [Ps3](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/ps3/15491)
**Author:** [@syngod](https://www.hardwareforums.com/u/syngod)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2007, 11:29pm UTC](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/ps3/15491 "2007-03-27T23:29:34Z")
Just started the first WU with the PS3 so we’ll see how much power it’s putting out. For anyone else with a PS3 folding post your first couple of results here and see how well the cell processor is doing. --- ## [first WU done](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/first-wu-done/14967)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://www.hardwareforums.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2007, 1:32am UTC](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/first-wu-done/14967 "2007-03-02T01:32:24Z")
Ive Joined the Zone365 team (i hope) and ive just finished my first WU for the team. --- ## [Folding errors](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/folding-errors/15051)
**Author:** [@Swansen](https://www.hardwareforums.com/u/Swansen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2007, 6:19pm UTC](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/folding-errors/15051 "2007-02-23T18:19:14Z")
So i think F@H hates me, but do you guys get through a WU and then it comes up with an error, or says something is wrong and doesn’t send the WU, but says that you still did the work unit, (which completely screws my ave… --- ## [i'm catching](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/im-catching/14869)
**Author:** [@Swansen](https://www.hardwareforums.com/u/Swansen)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2007, 3:12am UTC](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/im-catching/14869 "2007-02-16T03:12:30Z")
up to you guys --- ## [Running on 2 cores.](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/running-on-2-cores/14837)
**Author:** [@Impotence](https://www.hardwareforums.com/u/Impotence)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2007, 12:39am UTC](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/running-on-2-cores/14837 "2007-02-14T00:39:09Z")
ok, i need to get this sorted once and for all! the other day i installed F@H on a dual core system running windows, according to task manager only 50% of the CPUs resources where being used (roughly half of each core, … --- ## [WUpee](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/wupee/14237)
**Author:** [@sabashuali](https://www.hardwareforums.com/u/sabashuali)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2007, 11:36am UTC](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/wupee/14237 "2007-01-25T11:36:18Z")
I am 350 of 500 frames away from my first WU on my main rig and 83% from another on my laptop… soon to feature on the team score board!!! :sun: My only problem is that if I want to continue folding, I will commit my mai… --- ## [some people....](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/some-people/14194)
**Author:** [@Swansen](https://www.hardwareforums.com/u/Swansen)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2007, 10:26pm UTC](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/some-people/14194 "2007-01-11T22:26:13Z")
Folding@Home: CF Official Discussion Thread - Computer Forum the last post on the page says it all, i have no idea what he’s talking about, i don’t think he does ether. people ruins things for those who don’t know… oh … --- ## [we need a F@H homepage](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/we-need-a-f-h-homepage/14195)
**Author:** [@Swansen](https://www.hardwareforums.com/u/Swansen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2007, 1:40pm UTC](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/we-need-a-f-h-homepage/14195 "2007-01-06T13:40:15Z")
like i said above, i think we need one, like what its about, why you should do it, get the graphical client, run it at night, that sort of thing. --- ## [Wwoo Go Sniper!!!](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/wwoo-go-sniper/13911)
**Author:** [@Swansen](https://www.hardwareforums.com/u/Swansen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2006, 5:43pm UTC](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/wwoo-go-sniper/13911 "2006-12-19T17:43:54Z")
congrats on breaking into the triple digits. [Next page](https://www.hardwareforums.com/c/community/distributed-computing/50.md?page=1)