Upgrading Ubuntu
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Nope.
You could start a new Virtual Machine and install 7.04 and then install FaH to that and then copy the files from the old to the new to maintain continuity, you'd probably have to copy through Windows using the network shared folders you have created.
That's what I'd probably do, but then I am a dunce.
You could start a new Virtual Machine and install 7.04 and then install FaH to that and then copy the files from the old to the new to maintain continuity, you'd probably have to copy through Windows using the network shared folders you have created.
That's what I'd probably do, but then I am a dunce.
I believe there are lots of problems upgrading from Edgy to Feisty [a quick Google confirms that].
Assuming there is no quick solution [I couldn't find one] you could backup your /home folder and then just create a new VM with Feisty and copy your /home folder over.
That's assuming of course you do actually use VMWare for your Linux install. I doubt you use it much anyway so it might just be easier to not bother with backing up [just set your clients to -oneunit and let them finish before you nuke it.].
Assuming there is no quick solution [I couldn't find one] you could backup your /home folder and then just create a new VM with Feisty and copy your /home folder over.
That's assuming of course you do actually use VMWare for your Linux install. I doubt you use it much anyway so it might just be easier to not bother with backing up [just set your clients to -oneunit and let them finish before you nuke it.].
You guys aren't actually reading the original post, are you? ms9cw clearly says he has a native installation of Ubuntu. For the hard of thinking, this means he isn't using Windows and VMware. 
The problem sounds like the one I originally had when trying to install VMware tools and seems to be due to the logged-on user not being an administrator. I haven't found any way of logging on as root in Ubunut and just use sudo when required. ms9cw, have you asked in the Linux forum here?
FWIW I've not managed to get a native install of Ubuntu running, probably due to the HDD configuration on that PC. I must try again on something simpler. My VMware version performed an in-line upgrade from EE to FF without problems, however.
The problem sounds like the one I originally had when trying to install VMware tools and seems to be due to the logged-on user not being an administrator. I haven't found any way of logging on as root in Ubunut and just use sudo when required. ms9cw, have you asked in the Linux forum here?
FWIW I've not managed to get a native install of Ubuntu running, probably due to the HDD configuration on that PC. I must try again on something simpler. My VMware version performed an in-line upgrade from EE to FF without problems, however.
Snapshot said:You guys aren't actually reading the original post, are you? ms9cw clearly says he has a native installation of Ubuntu. For the hard of thinking, this means he isn't using Windows and VMware.
Finally! Someone who's awake!
ms9cw
Well,in the case of a native install just back up the files and install the new version as a fresh install.
I found native Linux faster with FaH, but infuriating as I couldn't use my RAID disks and things like installing plugins to Firefox seem rather complicated.
I found native Linux faster with FaH, but infuriating as I couldn't use my RAID disks and things like installing plugins to Firefox seem rather complicated.
Snapshot said:You guys aren't actually reading the original post, are you? ms9cw clearly says he has a native installation of Ubuntu. For the hard of thinking, this means he isn't using Windows and VMware.
Now, now. Be nice.
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Don't use rolleyes, it's offensiveSiriusB said:Now, now. Be nice.
off my post 
WoZZeR said:
Yea i tried for hours last night trying to install plugins for firefox.
I spent all day on Friday trying to get an install of Ubuntu that worked, and that managed to run the smp, without giving me silly EOE'S.
I think there is a way to do a manual update by using the terminal.
If you want java and flash to work in Firefox go here: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=202537&highlight=firefox+real+player
There is an automated script that will install a 32-bit version of Firefox and loads of plugins. Much easier than arsing about with wrappers or dodgy 32 bit chroot environments and other silliness.
Make sure you use the correct script for your distro. Feisty users need to install an additional package but its explained in the above link.
There is an automated script that will install a 32-bit version of Firefox and loads of plugins. Much easier than arsing about with wrappers or dodgy 32 bit chroot environments and other silliness.
Make sure you use the correct script for your distro. Feisty users need to install an additional package but its explained in the above link.
How did you install the SMP Client?
If finstall:
Copy mpiexec, FaH and fah5 files into a folder called CPU2.
Open a terminal:
Answer the questions, choose YES to changing advanced settings and change the Machine ID to 2.
Change any instance of "CPU1" to "CPU2" [there should be 2]
Save and exit.
Jobs a gooden. Pretty sure I have already told someone this recently
I should point out that you will see negative gain if you end up with 1385s as these are very demanding and unless you have a quaddie I would recommend against running 2.
If finstall:
Copy mpiexec, FaH and fah5 files into a folder called CPU2.
Open a terminal:
Code:
cd ~/foldingathome/CPU2
./fah5 -configonlyAnswer the questions, choose YES to changing advanced settings and change the Machine ID to 2.
Code:
gedit FaHChange any instance of "CPU1" to "CPU2" [there should be 2]
Save and exit.
Code:
cd ..
./folding stop
./uninstallService
./installService
./folding startJobs a gooden. Pretty sure I have already told someone this recently
I should point out that you will see negative gain if you end up with 1385s as these are very demanding and unless you have a quaddie I would recommend against running 2.
I used the following method.
mkdir -p ~/FAH
cd ~/FAH
wget http://folding.stanford.edu/release/FAH_SMP_Linux.tgz
tar xzf FAH_SMP_Linux.tgz
./fah5 -configonly
Will the above work?
thanks
mkdir -p ~/FAH
cd ~/FAH
wget http://folding.stanford.edu/release/FAH_SMP_Linux.tgz
tar xzf FAH_SMP_Linux.tgz
./fah5 -configonly
Will the above work?
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Yes, but you'll have to then manually set up the service or just leave the terminal window open.rincinDub said:
Easiest way to install Folding@Home under Linux:
http://ra.vendomar.ee/~ivo/finstall
Download the script, open a command terminal and run
follow the prompts and voila it'll be installed.
I assume you're entering your own password when the prompt appears?
Doing an upgrade isn't a guaranteed process under Ubuntu like this. You should be reasonably safe but no guarantees.
I did my upgades by opening up a terminal screen and doing the following:
There should be no reason to need to log in as root in Ubuntu, at all. Your user account has full root privileges through sudo. If you need a root shell just log in as yourself and run the following command:
Voila, root shell with full privileges. Thats all you should ever need
If you really have persuaded yourself that you need the root login details (why?!) do the following:
At the first prompt put your own account password in as per usual sudo practice, then enter a new password for the root account, and you're laughing. There is virtually no need to do this at all though! Always make sure you have a backup account on the server with the same rights and membership as your main account, just in case your first account is corrupted / compromised, and that should see you good under any circumstances.
http://ra.vendomar.ee/~ivo/finstall
Download the script, open a command terminal and run
Code:
sudo chmod +x finstall
./finstallfollow the prompts and voila it'll be installed.
ms9cw said:
I assume you're entering your own password when the prompt appears?
Doing an upgrade isn't a guaranteed process under Ubuntu like this. You should be reasonably safe but no guarantees.
I did my upgades by opening up a terminal screen and doing the following:
Code:
sudo init 1 *this'll run for minute or two a whilst it shuts programs down*
*log in at the command prompt that appears using your normal account*
sudo nano /etc/apt/sources.lst
*replace every instance of "edgy" with "feisty"*
sudo aptitude update
sudo aptitude dist-upgrade
*follow the prompts then at the end either*
sudo init 5
*or*
sudo rebootSnapshot said:
There should be no reason to need to log in as root in Ubuntu, at all. Your user account has full root privileges through sudo. If you need a root shell just log in as yourself and run the following command:
Code:
sudo su -If you really have persuaded yourself that you need the root login details (why?!) do the following:
Code:
sudo passwdAt the first prompt put your own account password in as per usual sudo practice, then enter a new password for the root account, and you're laughing. There is virtually no need to do this at all though! Always make sure you have a backup account on the server with the same rights and membership as your main account, just in case your first account is corrupted / compromised, and that should see you good under any circumstances.
Thank you, that's very helpful. Despite over 30 years in IT I'm still a complete numpty when it comes to Unix/Linux.Garp said:There should be no reason to need to log in as root in Ubuntu, at all. Your user account has full root privileges through sudo. If you need a root shell just log in as yourself and run the following command:
Voila, root shell with full privileges. Thats all you should ever needCode:sudo su -
If you really have persuaded yourself that you need the root login details (why?!) do the following:
Code:sudo passwd
At the first prompt put your own account password in as per usual sudo practice, then enter a new password for the root account, and you're laughing. There is virtually no need to do this at all though! Always make sure you have a backup account on the server with the same rights and membership as your main account, just in case your first account is corrupted / compromised, and that should see you good under any circumstances.