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arogge

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A new version of the Gromacs Core is available through the Folding client, which will automatically download the new FahCore_78.exe file. It seems that the flood of p638 units has finally stopped. :) This new Gromacs version seems to provide faster processing on the G4.
 
Could you go into a little more detail in "layman's" terms. I just finished 2 Tinkers on my G3 (G4-500 upgrade chip) and am glad to see a return to Gromacs. What is this new core you speak of and does it work with "InCrease" which is what I use to do my folding. :confused:
 
I have a Power Mac G4, so I would be interested in more information also. A link and specific instructions would be very helpful. ;)
 
No need to worry. This new core will be downloaded automatically the next time your machine returns a unit and fetches a new one (assuming the new unit is a Gromac unit). Yes it will work with InCrease. InCrease is just a GUI app for running the CLI Terminal client. The F@h app itself is what downloads the new core automatically. Enjoy!
 
Thanks Mustang, I'll look (will I see anything?) when I finishe my latest GROMAC :cool:
 
Check either in the current terminal window (if it is open) or check the FAHlog.txt file. It should indicate something like the following:

[22:13:33] Folding@home Gromacs Core
[22:13:33] Version 1.64 (April 29, 2004)
[22:13:33]
[22:13:33] Preparing to commence simulation

That's all there is to it! Fold on!
 
Mustang I found this:

[02:31:31] TINKER: Software Tools for Molecular Design
[02:31:31] Version 3.8 October 2000
[02:31:31] Copyright (c) Jay William Ponder 1990-2000
[02:31:31] portions Copyright (c) Michael Shirts 2001
[02:31:31] portions Copyright (c) Vijay S Pande 2001

[16:53:16] Folding@home Gromacs Core
[16:53:16] Version 1.56 (December 23, 2003)
[16:53:16]
[16:53:16] Preparing to commence simulation
[16:53:16] - Looking at optimizations...
[16:53:16] - Files status OK
[16:53:20] - Expanded 673656 -> 3576045 (decompressed 530.8 percent)

Found this in TextEdit, Thank you

:confused:
 
What version of the F@h client are you running? You are running Version 1.56 of the CORE as you can see. I would expect the new version to be downloaded when you return the current Gromac and receive a new one. If that DOES NOT happen you can stop the client. Trash the FahCore_78.exe and restart the client. It should then be FORCED to download the newest Version 1.64 of the core. Keep up the fold!
 
Mustang Mac said:
What version of the F@h client are you running? You are running Version 1.56 of the CORE as you can see. I would expect the new version to be downloaded when you return the current Gromac and receive a new one. If that DOES NOT happen you can stop the client. Trash the FahCore_78.exe and restart the client. It should then be FORCED to download the newest Version 1.64 of the core. Keep up the fold!

I wanted to make sure that I'm OK Mustang Mac! ;)

[04:32:52] + Processing work unit
[04:32:52] Core required: FahCore_78.exe
[04:32:52] Core found.
[04:32:52] Working on Unit 03 [May 24 04:32:52]
[04:32:52] + Working ...
[04:32:52]
[04:32:52] *------------------------------*
[04:32:52] Folding@home Gromacs Core
[04:32:52] Version 1.65 (May 6, 2004)
[04:32:52]
[04:32:52] Preparing to commence simulation
[04:32:52] - Looking at optimizations...
[04:32:52] - Created dyn
[04:32:52] - Files status OK
[04:32:53] - Expanded 365561 -> 1772793 (decompressed 484.9 percent)
[04:32:53] - Starting from initial work packet
[04:32:53]
[04:32:53] Project: 257 (Run 181, Clone 3, Gen 6)
[04:32:53]
[04:32:53] Assembly optimizations on if available.
[04:32:53] Entering M.D.
[04:33:00] Protein: p257_pfold_p254_r0
 
Yep. You're good to go my friend. Gromacs Core 1.65 is brand spankin' new. They just started dishing it out last week. Keep on folding on!
 
Mustang Mac said:
Yep. You're good to go my friend. Gromacs Core 1.65 is brand spankin' new. They just started dishing it out last week. Keep on folding on!

Thank you, I was getting concerned when it took so long to get the new version! ;)
 
The Gromacs Core has been updated to v.1.65. I'm running a new unit with it - p251_gnra_dd_erf.
 
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