I don't understand "folding" - DogForum.net

Yellow Dog · 06-13-2007, 12:22 PM

What exactly is folding? I really am confused. Explain as simple as possible

KatzNK9 · 06-13-2007, 12:25 PM

The basic bottom line is that you allow the university to use your computer's "extra capacity" to make calculations to assist them in their research. This allows them lots more capacity than their in-house computers could ever recreate.

It works in the background & I hardly notice it is there. When you need your computer's capacity, the program automatically backs off & allows you to do what you want.

A very fine cause! Give it a try. It's easy! It's beneficial! And, just another do-gooder thing you can do in this world that is painless, free & easy.

PomeranianCrazy · 06-13-2007, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by KatzNK9

The basic bottom line is that you allow the university to use your computer's "extra capacity" to make calculations to assist them in their research. This allows them lots more capacity than their in-house computers could ever recreate.

It works in the background & I hardly notice it is there. When you need your computer's capacity, the program automatically backs off & allows you to do what you want.

A very fine cause! Give it a try. It's easy! It's beneficial! And, just another do-gooder thing you can do in this world that is painless, free & easy.

Well said!!!!

Come on Yellow Dog and join the team!

**skunkstripe** · 06-13-2007, 12:30 PM

There was some more on that here...
http://www.dogforum.org/showthread.php?t=7182

Yellow Dog · 06-13-2007, 12:30 PM

ok, how do i join?

KatzNK9 · 06-13-2007, 12:32 PM

Click on the link in Skunkstripe's sig ...

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DogForum.org members, go here to join our

[email protected] team, use your computer to benefit mankind.

It's easy! For me, it was a quick download & I was up & running before I knew it.

PomeranianCrazy · 06-13-2007, 12:33 PM

http://www.dogforum.org/showthread.php?t=743

Yellow Dog · 06-13-2007, 12:39 PM

i think i joined, how do i know/

KatzNK9 · 06-13-2007, 12:42 PM

Did you download the program & put in a user name? If so, look down in the right corner of your screen & see if you see the little red icon that looks like the standard handle on an outdoor water faucet (or wheel cog). If you double click that icon, you can "see it working".

You might have to configure it (I forget), if so, just right click on that icon & choose "configure" ... put in your user name & team number (52013).

If it is running, you can just mouseover that icon too to see where the current WU (work unit) stands too.

You'll see other options when you right click too. Not to worry, you won't show up in Team Stats until you've finished your first WU.

**skunkstripe** · 06-13-2007, 01:29 PM

Yes you def have to configure it otherwise it has no way of knowing you are on our team. You can do that later if you forget but you might as well do it when you set it up.

06-13-2007, 12:22 PM	#1
Yellow Dog Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: At my computer Posts: 2,085 Rep: 34 Unique Rep: 16	I don't understand "folding" What exactly is folding? I really am confused. Explain as simple as possible __________________ This post was made possible By I'm Sarah I have Been gobbled~ I have been ho ho ho'd~Thanks Shep Want a signature like mine? I can make one for you! Just PM me, I would love to make one for you!!

06-13-2007, 12:25 PM	#2
KatzNK9 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: USA Posts: 13,352 Rep: 315 Unique Rep: 88	The basic bottom line is that you allow the university to use your computer's "extra capacity" to make calculations to assist them in their research. This allows them lots more capacity than their in-house computers could ever recreate. It works in the background & I hardly notice it is there. When you need your computer's capacity, the program automatically backs off & allows you to do what you want. A very fine cause! Give it a try. It's easy! It's beneficial! And, just another do-gooder thing you can do in this world that is painless, free & easy. __________________ The reason a dog has so many friends is that he wags his tail instead of his tongue. - Anonymous I've been sprung, scorched, boo'd, hugged, sniffed, admired, gobbled, frosted & HoHoHo'd.

06-13-2007, 12:30 PM	#4
skunkstripe All American Dog Lover Join Date: May 2006 Location: New England USA Posts: 20,995 Rep: 359 Unique Rep: 142	There was some more on that here... http://www.dogforum.org/showthread.php?t=7182 __________________ Help us Help you! Read and understand the Terms of Service, report offensive posts and Forum Reputation. Helpful Tips - in our FAQ Section and Newbie Guide. Connect with DogForum.org members - Add yourself to the dogforum.net member map.chat with us! Things to do - Start a blog. Be sure to visit the DogForum.net photo gallery Let's see YOU! Use your computer to benefit mankind - join the DogForum.org Folding Team. Thanks Fede for the sigpic! I've been fleeced by Draco!

06-13-2007, 12:30 PM	#5
Yellow Dog Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: At my computer Posts: 2,085 Rep: 34 Unique Rep: 16	ok, how do i join? __________________ This post was made possible By I'm Sarah I have Been gobbled~ I have been ho ho ho'd~Thanks Shep Want a signature like mine? I can make one for you! Just PM me, I would love to make one for you!!

06-13-2007, 12:33 PM	#7
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06-13-2007, 12:39 PM	#8
Yellow Dog Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: At my computer Posts: 2,085 Rep: 34 Unique Rep: 16	i think i joined, how do i know/ __________________ This post was made possible By I'm Sarah I have Been gobbled~ I have been ho ho ho'd~Thanks Shep Want a signature like mine? I can make one for you! Just PM me, I would love to make one for you!!

06-13-2007, 12:42 PM	#9
KatzNK9 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: USA Posts: 13,352 Rep: 315 Unique Rep: 88	Did you download the program & put in a user name? If so, look down in the right corner of your screen & see if you see the little red icon that looks like the standard handle on an outdoor water faucet (or wheel cog). If you double click that icon, you can "see it working". You might have to configure it (I forget), if so, just right click on that icon & choose "configure" ... put in your user name & team number (52013). If it is running, you can just mouseover that icon too to see where the current WU (work unit) stands too. You'll see other options when you right click too. Not to worry, you won't show up in Team Stats until you've finished your first WU. __________________ The reason a dog has so many friends is that he wags his tail instead of his tongue. - Anonymous I've been sprung, scorched, boo'd, hugged, sniffed, admired, gobbled, frosted & HoHoHo'd.

06-13-2007, 01:29 PM	#10
skunkstripe All American Dog Lover Join Date: May 2006 Location: New England USA Posts: 20,995 Rep: 359 Unique Rep: 142	Yes you def have to configure it otherwise it has no way of knowing you are on our team. You can do that later if you forget but you might as well do it when you set it up. __________________ Help us Help you! Read and understand the Terms of Service, report offensive posts and Forum Reputation. Helpful Tips - in our FAQ Section and Newbie Guide. Connect with DogForum.org members - Add yourself to the dogforum.net member map.chat with us! Things to do - Start a blog. Be sure to visit the DogForum.net photo gallery Let's see YOU! Use your computer to benefit mankind - join the DogForum.org Folding Team. Thanks Fede for the sigpic! I've been fleeced by Draco!

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