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Joe K - 29 Mar 2005 05:45 GMT

I just sent in 2 work units[if thats what they are called under
Boinc/Seti] at 4:23:26 GMT and got credit at 4:23:57 GMT.Now that is fast.
I know it takes 14-18 hours for my computer to finish a job.So
I assume I may be holding up others who have faster times to get
credit.I read in several forums that a job is compared to others that
send it in and only when all parameters are met then all will get
credit.Is that correct?
There is nothing I can do about the speed of my computer.Anyway the jobs
I get have at least a 2 week cutoff date to complete.

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Martin 53N 1W - 29 Mar 2005 09:06 GMT

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> I assume I may be holding up others who have faster times to get
> credit.I read in several forums that a job is compared to others that
> send it in and only when all parameters are met then all will get
> credit.Is that correct?

Yes, and it is part of the design. Don't worry, your crunching is just
as valuable.

Those with fast machines take their chances as to whether a slower
machine compares one of their WUs. The 2 week deadline ensures that the
credits awarded shouldn't be more than just a few weeks behind the
crunching.

Good luck,
Martin

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