Testmy.net team number 44352
V8.x is functioning and getting WU's
It's interesting the way it's setup now. @EBrown @nanobot may have seen this on v7.x
Setup and configuration is much more simple and almost too easy,, this from grok
Here are step-by-step instructions for installing Folding@home (F@H) v8.x in headless mode, based on the web results provided:
Preparation:
Download the Latest Client: Ensure you have the latest F@H client for your operating system. For Linux, you'll typically use the .deb package.
Create or Log into F@H Account: Visit https://beta.foldingathome.org/ to either create an account or log in if you already have one.
Get Account Token:
Log into your F@H account on the web control site.
Navigate to account settings by clicking the user icon in the top right corner.
Copy the account token provided there.
Installation on Linux:
Debian/Ubuntu:
Install the Client:
Open a terminal and install the client with:
sudo dpkg -i fah-client_8.x.x_arm64.deb # Replace with the correct version and architecture
If there are missing dependencies, resolve them with:
sudo apt-get install -f
Configure the Client:
Edit or create the configuration file:
sudo nano /etc/fah-client/config.xml
Add or modify the file to include your account token:
xml
<config>
<account-token v="your_account_token_here"/>
</config>
Save and exit the editor (in nano, this is Ctrl+X, then Y, then Enter).
Enable and Start the Service:
Enable the service to start at boot:
sudo systemctl enable fah-client
Start the service:
sudo systemctl start fah-client
Check Service Status:
Verify the client is running:
sudo systemctl status fah-client
Web Control Access:
Since this is headless, you'll manage the client through Web Control from another device. Use the same account you set up the token with to see your headless machine listed under "Computers" on the F@H web control.
Additional Notes:
For Non-Linux Systems: The process might differ, but the core concept of using the account token to link the client to your account remains the same. For Windows, you might use a silent install but still need to ensure the client is configured with your account details.
Troubleshooting:
If the client doesn't show up in Web Control, ensure your network settings are correct and that there are no firewall issues blocking the connection.
Check the client logs for errors (on Linux, they might be in /var/lib/fahclient/logs/).
Updates: Keep the client updated through the system's package manager or directly from the F@H website for security and performance improvements.
These steps should help you set up F@H v8.x in headless mode. Remember, the exact commands or paths might vary slightly depending on your system's configuration or the specific version of the client you're installing.