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Littleweseth
October 13th, 2006, 03:23 PM
Just wondering about the bandwidth usage of the Folding@Home client. We actually have a rather nice OpenSSI cluster set up in a guy's room at college, and can't think of anything suitably intensive for it.

The problem here is that JCU internet access costs arms and legs (more specifically, $22 AUD/gig.) We think that running Folding@Home is a suitably worthwhile cause, but as stereotypical university students we are obliged to spend as little as possible.

Can anyone actually running the client shed some light on this?

stepAndAHalf
October 14th, 2006, 02:15 AM
Not sure about Folding @ Home but most of these type of grid computing programs move only a few hundred KBytes at the start and finish of a work unit.
Your bandwidth will depend on how fast your computer handles a work unit.

Kateikyoushi
October 14th, 2006, 12:00 PM
The download for each WU is about 250-500KB the upload 1.5-2.5MB make a test run how many WUs the machines finish a day and you will see.

NickJones
February 2nd, 2010, 12:53 PM
Why not get your own connection for the Uni, it's rediculous paying $22 per Gig, I got my Gran on $15 per month for 1GB (Wireless) and I'm sure if you wanted more it would work out cheaper still.
PM me if you want more info,
Nick