• Are there any discussion groups for FAH?
• CURRENT FOLDING NEWS: Where can I find this?
• Can I install F@H clients on government computers?
• If my computer is too slow to meet preferred deadlines, can I still fold?
• I use a proxy client such as Proxomitron. Will this affect downloading of WUs?
• Scientific Background: Solving the protein folding problem.
• What about security issues?
• What/Who is the Pande Group?
• Where can I find the FAH Frequently Ask Questions (FAQ)?
• Will running the Folding@Home client in any way hurt or impact my computer?
• Which diseases or biomedical problems are you studying?
• Where can I find general F@H info for a person new to folding?

Yes, a list of the discussion groups for Folding@Home can be found at the FCF.

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by Gizmo edited by sortofageek
last modified: 2010-10-31 17:09:48

This page will keep you informed and up-to-date on the current information on the project.

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by MstrBlstr0 edited by sortofageek
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That's a good question and it does come up from time to time. Consider this Public Announcement from our good friend, rusdi , before doing that, please.

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by sortofageek
last modified: 2010-10-31 19:14:16

Yes, you can!

Although funding has ended the Genome @ Home project, at least for now, Stanford does have use for all the slower CPUs which cannot meet the regular F@H work unit preferred deadlines. The client can be configured with the F@H team number for the team of choice and, in advanced configuration, by choosing to request work units without deadlines. This will alert the assignment servers to redirect the client to be served WUs without deadlines (timeless WUS,) allowing all our slower CPUs to contribute to the science!

Just install the latest client per instructions. Be sure to say "yes" when asked if you want to configure advanced options. For this option, Request work units without deadlines (no-ref/no/yes:, choose yes as your preference. Remember! Team Helix is Team 4!

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by sortofageek
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It can, and some users report that it does!

As with many things, how your particular hardware and software configuration will react, may vary. Some users report no problems using Proxomitron while others report problems. Should you experience any problems, try this solution.

When you download a work unit, you should momentarily shut down your proxy server. For Proxomitron users this is as simple as going into Tools\Internet Options\Connections\LAN Settings and unchecking 'Use a proxy server for your LAN'. When the unit has downloaded, you can recheck the box. Remember to do the same when the WU is ready to be uploaded!

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by Rockster edited by sortofageek
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The FAH Scientific Background Page can be found here.

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by Gizmo edited by sortofageek
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It is safe to run? In a word, yes. But please, see Stanford's page for further information.

If you run a firewall, you may need to make changes to your software configuration to permit the access required by the client.

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by Gizmo edited by sortofageek
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The Pande Group Is

The People The Purpose The Projects

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by Gizmo edited by sortofageek
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The Stanford Folding@Home FAQ's can be found here.

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by Gizmo edited by sortofageek
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No.

The only time it could become an issue is in a computer that in not cooled properly. The program does keep the CPU busy, which generates heat. This should not be a problem as long as the CPU has the proper cooler and the case is properly ventilated.

There is a good bench mark test done by The Tech Report on the impact of the Folding client.

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by wafen edited by sortofageek
last modified: 2010-10-31 18:13:29

The answer to this may change, but here are the current studies:

Alzheimer's Disease (AD)
Huntington's Disease (HD)
Cancer & p53
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Parkinson's Disease (PD)
Ribosome study & antibiotics

A more detailed description of what is being studied can be found here on Stanford's site.

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by wafen edited by sortofageek
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In the past couple of years, considerable effort has been made to try to consolidate info, guides, FAQs, etc. for the folding community as a whole where the entire community can contribute to keep all this info updated and correct. It isn't perfect ever because the program progresses rapidly and it is not easy to keep up with documenting the changes.

A post made by bruce, an admin on our community folding forum, is well thought out and could be helpful to new members of all teams. While his post is written specifically for the Folding Forum, it is good for new members to know of the resources both on that team neutral forum and linked from that forum. If you're serious about folding, please browse that site and be familiar with the help available there.

This is a link to bruce's New members: Start here post. I hope you find the info there helpful in getting started.

Of course, you're always welcome to ask any question you may have in the Helix forum. You're our valued teamie and we'll do our best to help you find what you need to fold successfully.

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by sortofageek
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