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I wish we had some kind of a sub-forum that this could be discussed in without being completely public.
Start a conversation and invite everyone you want.
But, I think the idea's dead anyway. Good idea though.
 
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The old crunchers helping crunchers works for me and if any member needs extra help just start a new thread and explain why. This is a great team with a lot of members that will help a friend in need.:lovetpu:
 
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For what it's worth, I think as soon as you start formalizing things like this, they stop working. In my personal opinion, the reason things here work as well as they do is because everything happens pretty spontaneously. And I think that's the way it should be.

This is supposed to be fun, not a second job. You should do things because you want to not because all of your team mates seem to be doing something and you feel guilty for not going along with it - which is I think is what could happen if giving becomes "institutionalized."

And besides, we're not the United Way or Rotary Club and I don't think we should be trying to head in that direction.
 
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Good example!

In the past a Team member would post something like this in the Crunchers Helping Crunchers thread. This would/could be followed by another Team member posting "I have a (insert part name), drop me a PM if interested" or just YGPM.

The thing missing in this process is a group funding initiative but it has happened in the past where two or more members have discussed helping another member and came through for them.
um, Thanks again guys. ;)
 

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I think it needs a fancy acronym like "Techpowerup, A Crunching Organization" (TACO)
 
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Something else I should add is that I know several people who have to get by on disability and a computer really wouldn't be on the top of their list of things they want - not because they wouldn't like to have one but because it doesn't really do them any good w/o internet access. Instead, to the extent that they have disposable income, it's much more cost effective for them to get a smart phone.

In fact that's why you're seeing things like Googlecast and Miracast becoming more popular. I ordered one of the Amazon FireStick HDMI dongles for this expressed purpose - to help someone out who can't afford to pay for internet access or a landline phone. All they have is their cellphone. But with Miracast and a bluetooth keyboard/touchpad, they can use their TV to surf the web, at least in theory. So I'm going to test that theory out when the Firestick ships next month. If it works as advertised, then I'll be able to help this person get full web access through their phone, just as if they were on a computer.

The point here is that anyone who already has a computer and web access is doing pretty well compared to a lot of folks out there. That doesn't mean we shouldn't help each other out as the need arises, but let's keep in perspective what we mean by the word "need."
 
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For what it's worth, I think as soon as you start formalizing things like this, they stop working. In my personal opinion, the reason things here work as well as they do is because everything happens pretty spontaneously. And I think that's the way it should be.

This is supposed to be fun, not a second job. You should do things because you want to not because all of your team mates seem to be doing something and you feel guilty for not going along with it - which is I think is what could happen if giving becomes "institutionalized."

And besides, we're not the United Way or Rotary Club and I don't think we should be trying to head in that direction.

I concur completely. I think that the "Crunchers helping crunchers" thread is enough for this. If someone wants to send money each other's way in order to help they can do so through PMs and such. I don't really want DRAMA to creep up on what we do and having any sort of "official" body will make sure that we do get DRAMA over time. We've seen a couple of guys getting annoyed over not winning any game on the challenge giveaways and that's a free gift, involve donated money and things would escalate.
 

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Something else I should add is that I know several people who have to get by on disability and a computer really wouldn't be on the top of their list of things they want - not because they wouldn't like to have one but because it doesn't really do them any good w/o internet access. Instead, to the extent that they have disposable income, it's much more cost effective for them to get a smart phone.

In fact that's why you're seeing things like Googlecast and Miracast becoming more popular. I ordered one of the Amazon FireStick HDMI dongles for this expressed purpose - to help someone out who can't afford to pay for internet access or a landline phone. All they have is their cellphone. But with Miracast and a bluetooth keyboard/touchpad, they can use their TV to surf the web, at least in theory. So I'm going to test that theory out when the Firestick ships next month. If it works as advertised, then I'll be able to help this person get full web access through their phone, just as if they were on a computer.

The point here is that anyone who already has a computer and web access is doing pretty well compared to a lot of folks out there. That doesn't mean we shouldn't help each other out as the need arises, but let's keep in perspective what we mean by the word "need."

I concur completely. I think that the "Crunchers helping crunchers" thread is enough for this. If someone wants to send money each other's way in order to help they can do so through PMs and such. I don't really want DRAMA to creep up on what we do and having any sort of "official" body will make sure that we do get DRAMA over time. We've seen a couple of guys getting annoyed over not winning any game on the challenge giveaways and that's a free gift, involve donated money and things would escalate.

Very valid points.

On this topic in general, I believe, after hearing every ones stance, the overall cons overshadow the pro's substantially enough to not have something like this implemented. After all it is no small undertaking initially or during. The perception of such a feature being misunderstood or misused by the community as a whole into the future is very real. The minimal drama on this forum is what makes it so awesome to belong to. I certainly wouldn't want to see that change.

A very big thank you to all the members who contributed their extremely diplomatic views on the subject. And for also sharing their views pertaining to both sides of the discussion:respect:

Crunch on cruncher's.:lovetpu:
 

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I was going to post my #hottake on the subject, but xvi, twilyth and a couple others have already posted thoughts that align with mine.
 
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Something else I should add is that I know several people who have to get by on disability and a computer really wouldn't be on the top of their list of things they want - not because they wouldn't like to have one but because it doesn't really do them any good w/o internet access. Instead, to the extent that they have disposable income, it's much more cost effective for them to get a smart phone.

In fact that's why you're seeing things like Googlecast and Miracast becoming more popular. I ordered one of the Amazon FireStick HDMI dongles for this expressed purpose - to help someone out who can't afford to pay for internet access or a landline phone. All they have is their cellphone. But with Miracast and a bluetooth keyboard/touchpad, they can use their TV to surf the web, at least in theory. So I'm going to test that theory out when the Firestick ships next month. If it works as advertised, then I'll be able to help this person get full web access through their phone, just as if they were on a computer.

The point here is that anyone who already has a computer and web access is doing pretty well compared to a lot of folks out there. That doesn't mean we shouldn't help each other out as the need arises, but let's keep in perspective what we mean by the word "need."
My old Droid X2, MicroHDMI cable, powered OTG cable, USB keyboard/mouse, done. Internet-capable, decently feature-rich. For not a whole lot more, one could easily grab something like a MK802, MK808, or MK809 (or competing products). Those things will take Linux too. Stupid-nice for the price.

Edit: MK809 for $50 shipped. MK808b for $40. These things are cheaper than I remember.
 

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I was going to post my #hottake on the subject, but xvi, twilyth and a couple others have already posted thoughts that align with mine.

By popular sentiment I declare a



Thank you for a civil debate! :lovetpu:
 

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So just adding in..

I'm sorry that I haven't been doing much on WCG. My laptop has been under some stress and I'm going to be out of town for a bit coming this Monday.

But I have this cute little netbook with an Atom N270 in it that I'm going to run WCG on. Hopefully the wireless card will stop "disappearing" and constantly work while I'm gone.

Maybe when I'm back, I'll add a 4790k to the fleet. :D

Also anyone know if WCG can run on a Chromebook? If so then I'll switch out the netbook for the chromebook for WCG. (All is in my sig)
 

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By popular sentiment I declare a



Thank you for a civil debate! :lovetpu:
Speaking of Drama Free.....I switched over to XtremeSystems this morning. We are in a comfortable 3rd place, but I want to see a real race for 1st place. I'll be back as soon as soon as the race ends. Remember that XS helped seed this team some years ago(remember the xsrefugees?). I hope you guy's can understand or at least tolerate my choice. No haters please.
 

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Speaking of Drama Free.....I switched over to XtremeSystems this morning. We are in a comfortable 3rd place, but I want to see a real race for 1st place. I'll be back as soon as soon as the race ends. Remember that XS helped seed this team some years ago(remember the xsrefugees?). I hope you guy's can understand or at least tolerate my choice. No haters please.
I keep looking @ your avatar wondering if this is going to end up costing us 1 meeleion dollars?
Edit: should also mention that your position makes sense. Not hating here. After all the wu's all end up in the same place.
 

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Speaking of Drama Free.....I switched over to XtremeSystems this morning. We are in a comfortable 3rd place, but I want to see a real race for 1st place. I'll be back as soon as soon as the race ends. Remember that XS helped seed this team some years ago(remember the xsrefugees?). I hope you guy's can understand or at least tolerate my choice. No haters please.

We'll keep you dealt in until you get back to the table ;)
 
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Speaking of Drama Free.....I switched over to XtremeSystems this morning. We are in a comfortable 3rd place, but I want to see a real race for 1st place. I'll be back as soon as soon as the race ends. Remember that XS helped seed this team some years ago(remember the xsrefugees?). I hope you guy's can understand or at least tolerate my choice. No haters please.

 
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I'm sorry that I haven't been doing much on WCG. My laptop has been under some stress and I'm going to be out of town for a bit coming this Monday. But I have this cute little netbook with an Atom N270 in it that I'm going to run WCG on. Hopefully the wireless card will stop "disappearing" and constantly work while I'm gone. Maybe when I'm back, I'll add a 4790k to the fleet. :D
Also anyone know if WCG can run on a Chromebook? If so then I'll switch out the netbook for the chromebook for WCG. (All is in my sig)
A) No worries. It's a donation of resources, not a requirement. Crunch what you can if you feel like it. :toast:
B) If you can get Ubuntu on it (not sure about this one) or if you can install normal Android apps, then there should be WUs for the ARM processors just like there are for the phones. If I have time this weekend, I'll see about getting BOINC going on my RasPi to confirm.

Come to think of it, phones these days are capable of a good couple PPD. If those "Android on a stick" devices are only $50 each, that might actually be somewhat cost effective.

WCG System Requirements state that ARM processors are supported by the FAAH - Vina project.
 

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A) No worries. It's a donation of resources, not a requirement. Crunch what you can if you feel like it. :toast:
B) If you can get Ubuntu on it (not sure about this one) or if you can install normal Android apps, then there should be WUs for the ARM processors just like there are for the phones. If I have time this weekend, I'll see about getting BOINC going on my RasPi to confirm.

Come to think of it, phones these days are capable of a good couple PPD. If those "Android on a stick" devices are only $50 each, that might actually be somewhat cost effective.

WCG System Requirements state that ARM processors are supported by the FAAH - Vina project.
Well I really wanted to slap Win8.1 on it with the OS image that uses less than 4GB but I heard the BIOS locks any OS change out.
 

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Well, I have another laptop that I've gotten up and running--a 12" HP with an i7-640LM. HP, in all of their wisdom, designed it to only take a 1.8" HDD, which I'm far too cheap to pay for. So I took a 320GB 2.5" drive, put it in a USB enclosure and installed Linux Mint to that. Given that the OS is running over USB2 speeds, it doesn't feel as slow as I'd expect.

It's now crunching away right along Magdeburg
 
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Well I really wanted to slap Win8.1 on it with the OS image that uses less than 4GB but I heard the BIOS locks any OS change out.
Oh, one of the x86 Chromebooks? Yeah, they lock most Windows stuff out. If you can get Linux to work, I suspect it'd work well.
 
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Speaking of Drama Free.....I switched over to XtremeSystems this morning. We are in a comfortable 3rd place, but I want to see a real race for 1st place. I'll be back as soon as soon as the race ends. Remember that XS helped seed this team some years ago(remember the xsrefugees?). I hope you guy's can understand or at least tolerate my choice. No haters please.
That's cool. I just wish that they felt the same. Norton invited them back to use our forum as a gathering place while their site was down but they didn't seem interested. They pitched a tent on the WCG forum instead. Oh well. It would have been nice to have had a team reunion.
 
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