How can I connect my Mac formatted iPod(using USB cable) to a Windows XP PC, have it charge and still be able to listen to it using headphones. When it's connected I get the "Do no…

How about, getting the iPod power adapter? Requires no mounting of your iPod.

I am able to charge my Mac formatted iPod mini when I unmount it from my PC and plug it into a pair of speakers...

I use my mac formatted ipod at work. Go to my computer get the list of hardware right click and select eject...should detatch from the computer but continue to charge.

Hi all, Those of you who are subscribed to the boinc_opt mailing list may have seen a posting in late July about a new SETI@home worker for OS X that uses Apple's vDSP libraries. …

Alexkan: Thanks for the info. I'll give it a try when i get home tonight. beadman

What was the amount of seconds used to process the reference work unit prior to having this version of the worker? Is it a significant improvement over the conventional worker? P…

Quote: Originally Posted by Todd Madson What was the amount of seconds used to process the reference work unit prior to having this version of the worker? Is it a significant i…

Okay, here are some preliminary results. iMac G5 1.6 ghz w/ OS 10.4.2 (Tiger) Average with 12 unit sample running Java Lizards app. 12468 seconds or 3.46 hours. Using G4 7450/…

Quote: Originally Posted by Shaktai Okay, here is some preliminary results. iMac G5 1.6 ghz w/ OS 10.4.2 (Tiger) Average with 12 unit sample running Java Lizards app. 12468 …

I tried the new SETI optimization on my PowerBook G4 1 GHz 1 GB RAM, running BOINC 4.44 SuperBench and the new SETI as CLI. Unfortunately for me, after I installed it this morning…

Wow Beadman. That is weird. Can you give a little more info on your setup and OS. Did you actually "replace" the app_info.xml file? I ran and completed 4 units with the 7…

Quote: Originally Posted by beadman BOINC tried with seven WU and all failed. I quit BOINC, removed the new SETI, and put the Javalizard version back in. If you want more in…

Quote: Originally Posted by alexkan Incidentally, I'm not actually a BOINC participant at this time (hence part of the difficulty in verifying the accuracy of the client), so ho…

OK, I've got a compile that's been made specifically for G5s now. The source for this one is slightly different from the other two compiles, so please let me know if there are any …

Quote: Originally Posted by alexkan OK, I've got a compile that's been made specifically for G5s now. The source for this one is slightly different from the other two compiles, …

Quote: Originally Posted by Knightrider Hi Alex, I downloaded the file ok - but need to know how to run it please. Not an expert on Mac yet. I am running Tiger (osx 10.4.2) on…

Quote: Originally Posted by beadman I tried the new SETI optimization on my PowerBook G4 1 GHz 1 GB RAM, running BOINC 4.44 SuperBench and the new SETI as CLI. ... Sorry, …

Beadmen. Looks like they all got the exact same error messages: Not working with 10.3.x yet then. This should be helpful information. core_client_version 4.44 /core_client_v…

Yep, just as I figured, issues with vDSP backwards compatibility. I'm pretty sure we have drop-in replacements (non-Altivec, unfortunately) for those functions, but I doubt they ge…

Quote: Originally Posted by alexkan ... However, those who are interested can PM me for a copy, especially if they're willing to provide 10.3-compatible binaries for other teste…

Well, the SETI validators have been down all weekend. Out of the first 15, 7 have reached quorum but not confirmed yet as valid because the validators on the server side aren't w…

Just loaded the test app on a 2Ghz G5 Imac. The first WU is not done yet but It looks like it is headed for about 2 hours for a single WU. On my dual 1.5Ghz G4, the MacNN optimiz…

Well, I may have to ask those of you with machines running 10.3.9 and earlier to be a little more patient. Rick has been looking at the build system, and it looks like it may be ea…

Hi all, OK. I am running Tiger (osx 10.4.2) on a G5 dual 2.0 ghz with 2.5 gig ddr sdram. BOINC Manager gui v 4.43. The new compile has settled down and seems to be running fine n…