We need a new Folding@Home FAQ

jimthorn · Apr 27, 2007, 11:43 PM

The current sticky FAQ for Folding@Home has been a useful post to keep around, but it has become a bit stale since it was first posted in 2003. Some things are obviously missing (since it was written in 2003), such as SMP client setup and the Intel-based Macs in general. A lot of new Mac users are likely to find the console version to be somewhat intimidating without a little guidance. Setup and use of InCrease might be helpful too. Also, the MacNN stats page hasn't been updated for any teams other than their own since mid-2006.

These are just a few friendly suggestions.

I often hit the MacRumors forums when I'm trying to learn something Mac-related, so I figure lots of others do too. And helping users, especially Mac newbies, would help boost stats for the team.

Doctor Q · Apr 28, 2007, 01:42 AM

How does the Folding at Home FAQ Guide page compare with the Folding@Home FAQ thread?

Any member can update the Guide to bring it up to date. You can add any missing information and/or copy from the thread.

We can and should put a link to the Folding Guide page at the top of this forum, particularly if it's up to date.

jimthorn · Apr 28, 2007, 02:41 AM

Nice! I didn't even know that guide was there. That's even better!

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We can and should put a link to the Folding Guide page at the top of this forum, particularly if it's up to date.

That's a great idea.

Apr 27, 2007, 11:43 PM	#1
jimthorn macrumors 6502a Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Huntington Beach, CA, USA	We need a new Folding@Home FAQ The current sticky FAQ for Folding@Home has been a useful post to keep around, but it has become a bit stale since it was first posted in 2003. Some things are obviously missing (since it was written in 2003), such as SMP client setup and the Intel-based Macs in general. A lot of new Mac users are likely to find the console version to be somewhat intimidating without a little guidance. Setup and use of InCrease might be helpful too. Also, the MacNN stats page hasn't been updated for any teams other than their own since mid-2006. These are just a few friendly suggestions. I often hit the MacRumors forums when I'm trying to learn something Mac-related, so I figure lots of others do too. And helping users, especially Mac newbies, would help boost stats for the team. __________________ Home: MacBook Pro Retina 15" Work: Mac mini i5 Away: iPhone 5
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Doctor Q macrumors god Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Blood Donation Center	How does the Folding at Home FAQ Guide page compare with the Folding@Home FAQ thread? Any member can update the Guide to bring it up to date. You can add any missing information and/or copy from the thread. We can and should put a link to the Folding Guide page at the top of this forum, particularly if it's up to date. __________________ I support the MacRumors Blood Drive!
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