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Forum: Sierpinski/Riesel Base 5 2009-01-31, 07:33
Replies: 3
Views: 1,320
Posted By themerrill
I am running Windows, but I'm going to take the...

I am running Windows, but I'm going to take the risk and see what happens.
Currently running 1.8.8, and it is crunching about 50k more p each second than 1.7.15 (its about a 15% gain in speed). I'm...
Forum: Sierpinski/Riesel Base 5 2009-01-29, 00:23
Replies: 3
Views: 1,320
Posted By themerrill
Sieve question

How much faster are the newer versions (1.8.7) of the sieve program than the last known 'stable' one (1.7.15)? Would it be worth it for me to switch to the experimental program once i finish my...
Forum: Prime Sierpinski Project 2008-12-23, 21:50
Replies: 2
Views: 8,440
Posted By themerrill
I don't think so. I'm not connected to them right...

I don't think so. I'm not connected to them right now, but their server status shows everything is running as usual... They did get killed, but it was during their challenge, which has now passed....
Forum: Prime Sierpinski Project 2008-12-16, 18:10
Replies: 59
Views: 10,183
Posted By themerrill
We should get a big jump towards a milestone...

We should get a big jump towards a milestone soon.
I'm pretty sure PrimeGrid will soon be dumping 10k tasks with n=5-6 million. They are about 98% done with their work in that range as I type this,...
Forum: Prime Sierpinski Project 2008-08-08, 23:48
Replies: 4
Views: 2,419
Posted By themerrill
are we going to double check the result that...

are we going to double check the result that PrimeGrid sends us on our own double check server? Or do we assume they are right because of the required quorum they have?
Forum: Prime Sierpinski Project 2008-08-01, 00:59
Replies: 4
Views: 7,937
Posted By themerrill
VJS - PrimeGrid runs tests on each k/n pair to...

VJS - PrimeGrid runs tests on each k/n pair to get a quorum of 2 (2 different systems send in the same result) before any result is confirmed. I'm not sure if they post a 'prime found' after they get...
Forum: Prime Sierpinski Project 2008-07-29, 02:32
Replies: 59
Views: 10,183
Posted By themerrill
This is relevant to our discussion, just a little...

This is relevant to our discussion, just a little long.
One thing I've wondered about prime grid's LLR:
They are obviously given a special selection of .txts. Which is great and likely worth it,...
Forum: Prime Sierpinski Project 2008-07-28, 16:59
Replies: 59
Views: 10,183
Posted By themerrill
I like the second proposed goal, but not the...

I like the second proposed goal, but not the first. Here's why -
I think our goals should be things that we can actually effect and possibly be given a time frame; ie, testing all k's out to 5 or 6...
Forum: Sierpinski/Riesel Base 5 2008-06-29, 14:54
Replies: 15
Views: 2,449
Posted By themerrill
I got the expected result of 44 factors. Will...

I got the expected result of 44 factors. Will upload shortly
Forum: Sierpinski/Riesel Base 5 2008-06-29, 04:54
Replies: 15
Views: 2,449
Posted By themerrill
I'm gonna double check his range (29000-29010) on...

I'm gonna double check his range (29000-29010) on that and submit. The ETA is only a few hours, so I'll have the answer soon
Edit: fairly obvious, but i'm only going to submit if I get more than 5...
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