Who wants SM17?

[mmonnin]

It has been delayed enough. I want these parts out of my room!!

As always here are the rules for hosting a SMx rig. They have been modified for the better so read carefully.;)

1) Team member must be in good standing and have shown dedication to Team Short-Media, former Team Icrontic, and the Folding@Home project for the long haul. Past participation and contributions are taken into account.

2) The member must be able to provide SM17 with a safe and secure environment for an extended period of time - this means an indeterminate period.

3) You must be knowledgeable in building computers and loading operating systems, and all that is entailed. You are at Short-Media.com, there is a wealth of knowledge, use it. In the event the rig should fail, the host is expected to make a good effort in trying to repair the rig and report to the team what is going on.

4) Dedicated, "always-on" Internet connection 24/7, 56K and up, and a free port on an existing network (we don't normally supply routers/hubs/switches with the SMx rig). If the internet connection should fail, the host is expected to make good faith efforts to get back online as soon as is possible.

5) The computer must run and as a result, "Fold" 24/7. (Yes, the Team is generous enough to allow you to go on vacation and turn it off.) Keep in mind that 24-hour operating will increase your electricity bill by up to a few dollars per month. The Team expects the host to make good faith efforts to keep the rig running as much as is possible.

6) The computer shall fold for Team #93, under the user name of "SMx" exclusively unless it has been voted on to make it differently. The team can/will monitor the rigs output by way of statistics provided by Stanford, Statsman and the like.

7) In the event the host can no longer host the SMx rig or he/she is not able to run the rig for an extended period of time due to things like being called to duty in the armed forces for example, it is to be found a new host by normal host selection process.

8) What does the host get out of this? The pride of being able to host a SMx Folding rig, one of very few to earn this privilege. To be able to help Team Short-Media be the best team and the F@H project find cures.

Disclaimer;
- All Team-donated parts that go into a SMx donated Folding@Home computer are property of the Short-Media.com Folding@Home Team.
- Short-Media.com, and/or its owner(s), and/or administrator(s), and/or moderator(s), and/or member(s), shall not be held responsible or liable for any losses incurred either directly, or indirectly as a result of hosting any SMx rig. The host selected shall bear full responsibility for said rig. By applying to be selected as a host, you acknowledge you understand, agree with, and will abide by these rules as set forth here and as may be amended in the future as required.

NOTE; This entire project and the rules set forth above is/are based on TRUST. We, the team, trust that you, the host, will do all you can to keep the rig folding as much as is possible, in its name, for the Short-Media.com Folding Team. You, the host, trust, that we, Team Short-Media, support you in every way we can.

Here is a lil incentive for the host, a review of the case Sm17 will live in.

And who else would review such a case? Why our very own MediaMan of course!! Koolcases Platinum XP Case Review (http://www.short-media.com/index.php?option=articles&task=viewarticle&artid=42&topid=1&Itemid=3).

Its a very nice case and will be in competition with its younger siblings for best looks.

So anyone that can meet the requirements posted aboce and would like to host such a machine, please enter your name in the 'hat' and a host will be picked in a week depending on the number of entries.

Come and get it fellas.:)

[Cyclonite]

Wow! That's a nice case. Whoever gets that is going to have a nice looking addition.

[Kwitko]

We'll have an AXP1700+ available for SM17 or 18!

[primesuspect]

I guess I don't qualify any more :(

Oh well, good luck in getting it, everybody. It's an honor to host a Short-Media machine, trust me!

BTW: In case nobody knows, the machine that I host is called bart.short-media.com.. It's the webserver for this site :)

[hitokiri]

Cool case. Good Luck to who wins it!

[Leonardo]

Mmonnin.

I'm just now getting back into the swing of things here, being gone for so long.

Do we have all the necessary parts for SM-17? Perhaps I missed the thread asking for parts or monetary donations?

[oddharmonic]

That's a beautiful case!

I want to see pictures of this rig when it gets to its new home. (I am way too easily distracted by shiny things.)

[mmonnin]

Sorry prime. No mods are allowed.;D

Leo: Its been a LONG TIME since we have had to ask for parts. We have had a steady supply of parts and machines. muddocktor donated a whole machine and all it needed was a NIC. Mortin donated a whole bunch or parts and sent them to TD for easy access and there are still parts from that. Necropolis and shorty put a machine together themselves which Necropolis now hosts. MediaMan sent me the case, mobo, HSF, and fans for IC17, extra fans and HSFs for future SMx rigs. I have also picked some parts here and there. I have some vid cards, HDDs, NICs and some SDRAM for future boxens. danger and others have pledged several CPUs so we are ready there too.

So far we have:

jdii1215

[mondi]

Ill definitely take on SM17. I may not be the biggest poster around but I have the connection, computer knowhow and most importantly.. the dedication to #93 thats required, (at least I think I do :) )

im more than game to take this on if you'd like me to

////edit --- incidentally. I got nics, some sdram, a harddrive, video cards and a HSF or two for more boxes even if i dont get picked :)

fold on y'all

[primesuspect]

w00t! that's two.

[Leonardo]

This is so impressive - the donated Folding computer project has even more enthusiasm than before. What a team!

[seversphere]

128mb pc2100 DDR ready to ship to the lucky host of SM17 :)
:fold:

[mmonnin]

mondi added to the hat along with jdii1215.

[Clutch]

Come on guys you got to add your name. Show your dedication to the team and join the family of us ICx and starting SMx host's.

[Leonardo]

Patience, patience. The site is picking up momentum daily. We'll have plenty of qualified candidates. I'm very happy we have this much activity already - what, about two weeks after site launch and team renaming?

Leo

[Wahoogie]

Welcome back Leo, glad to see you made it back safely. This team really is top notch. If I weren't already being drug around by IC7, I'd throw my name in that hat. Looks like we have some good candidates.

[fatcat]

:(
well, I would love to host SM-17, and seeing how I've been trying to get selected to be a host since IC13, its brings some sadness that I cannot put my name in the hat due to recent cutbacks in expenses http://www.short-media.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=142
Best of luck to those candidates!

fc

[redoulent]

I have an XP1700+ DUT3C and a stick of PC2100 256MB I believe available for donation.

I also have a Palomino 1600+ and a Soyo Dragon K7V plus. I'll verify it works, and let you know if the soyo is still good.

I might have another stick of PC2100 for that too. I'll check.

[mmonnin]

Wow cool. A case and PSU and 18 is off the ground.

[Leonardo]

I've got a PSU. Let me know to whom to send it. It's an Enhance 300W unit.

[Necropolis]

/me puts on what has to be one of the crappest American accents in the history of bad accents.

*cough* I'll take it *cough*

Ahh screw this, Good luck to who ever get the rig, just make sure you give it a nice new home.

[QCH]

Well.... Put me in. I am a full time IT Specialist, a side business doing PC repairs, and have plenty of room for a new rig to fold. I am presently running 4 machines (2 folding w/ a third soon) all at home and one Folding at work. I would be honored and, quite frankly, tickled pink to be one of the few privileged few to be chosen to host a SM Rig.

Yours Truly (Folding)
QCH2002

[mmonnin]

And you in the hat.

jdii1215 has been removed because of a temporary ban and lack of respect for the forums. His post. (http://www.short-media.com/forum/showthread.php?postid=7537#post7537)

New list:
mondi
QCH2002

[Park_7677]

Nice list :p The one time I tried it was cut-throat. Many many names....

Best of luck everyone :)

[QCH]

Thank you, everyone. Anybody else want to jump in??? The waters fine... a bit cool but its summer and a cool pool sounds good. (lot of "o"'s in that last sentence).


Side note... How is shiping handled for the rig? I'm assuming that the tower is what is all that is offered (Like I need another mouse and keyboard.... )

[mmonnin]

The donators send the parts. Its included as part of the donation.

No mouse, no keyboard, no monitor, no cables. Just enough to hold it and the host prevides the electricity and housing.

Hmm that reminds me, I will have to set aside a few dollars to ship the case and the enclosed parts.

[TheLostSwede]

Is it decided where in the world this machine will operate?

I have a XP 1800 tbred that does about 2.2 ghz with a standard athlon heatsink. I´d love to host a folding machine. The parts i would need is a motherboard, ram and a case. I have the rest.

Mac

[TheSmJ]

I could host SM17 without any prob.

I am fully A+ certified (and soon to be Net+ I hope). I have many spare parts lying around the house that could be used incase of a breakdown/burnout, including many extra cables of all types, mice, keyboards, video cards, hard drives, really everything besides, a mobo, case, and CPU.

My main monitor (the P1100) has a second input connection ready for a second PC. Adding the box to my home would literally be no trouble at all… As I would keep the box in my bedroom (situated in the basement) it would stay safe, dry, and cool. My bedroom is already setup for adding such a machine, including the extra Ethernet port ready to go! I’d just sit next to my main rig (also folding 24/7).

I have been looking for a way to help the folding team recently, and I would be honored to host SM17, or any folding rig.

[mmonnin]

Sorry Mac but this is a North America Based system. And mods are not allowed anyway.:(

If you can get someone else to complete the system then you can do what Necropolis and Shorty did for IC16_uk.

[Lincoln]

Marc, you missed the part where you say TheSmJ is added to the list :)

[QCH]

Just a follow up..... How does the rest of the interview process transpire? When does the application phase end and the grilling and qualification phase begin?

[mmonnin]

New List:
mondi
QCH2002
heSmJ

The last few machines people have been able to add their name into the selection for a week. And then a commitee will decide who it goes to.

Do you want to be grilled with questions?

[Lincoln]

mmonnin said
Do you want to be grilled with questions?
I do, I do!! :p

Nothing so formal, QCH ;)

[Necropolis]

mmonnin said
Do you want to be grilled with questions?

Can I have the pleasure. :D

/me Gets the thumb screws, bright lamp and boiling water ready

[primesuspect]

QCH: WHERE WERE YOU ON THE NIGHT OF TUESDAY, JUNE 17TH AT APPROXIMATELY 6:30 PM EASTERN STANDARD TIME?

Answer carefully...... maybe it was YOU who brought the server down last night :)

___

Naw, we don't grill people for folding machines, do we?

[Necropolis]

primesuspect said

Naw, we don't grill people for folding machines, do we?

We never used to, but we can always start :nudge:

/me hides his thumb screws, bright lamp and boiling water behind his back, hoping that Prime didnt see. :rolleyes:

[WuGgaRoO]

i want it...i believe i can give sm17 a damn good home...ill run it 24/7...do maintence checks...and never use it for myself...only for folding..u have my scouts honor

[mmonnin]

What year prime???
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.
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EVERY YEAR!!! muhahahaha

WuGgaRoO: You have been added to the list.

[QCH]

primesuspect said
[B]QCH: WHERE WERE YOU ON THE NIGHT OF TUESDAY, JUNE 17TH AT APPROXIMATELY 6:30 PM EASTERN STANDARD TIME?

Answer carefully...... maybe it was YOU who brought the server down last night :)


Mr. primesuspect.... I... uh, I was at Pizza Hut.... Gosh those lights are bright.... Wait a minute 6:30 eastern time... I was..... uh..... 5:30 Central Time then... I was in the car to go to Pizza Hut and eat.... <GULP>....

No really.... I figure the process of bequeathing of a folding machine for Short-Media is an honor therefore; I want to instill confidence in my mentors that I am duly qualified for the honor.

--> Bach in Comp Sci - Cum Laude (GPA 3.61) (While Employed Full Time)
--> Member of Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honor Society
--> National Deans List
--> Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
--> Dedicated PC rack with KVM switch
--> 8 Port 10/100 MB Switch
--> Comcast Cable Broadband
--> Belkin 500VA Regulator Pro UPS
--> Too many PC's to every need to interrupt SM-17 from Folding
--> Enough PC parts to build 3 more PC's (except cases... )
--> Good Looking (or so my Bull Mastiff says)
--> Smartest Human ever (again, so my Bull Mastiff says)
--> Best PC Tech in my house....
[edit]
--> Astaro Linux based Firewall too...

[mmonnin]

Kappa Tappa Kegga and a full time job do not mix.;D;D

Anyways, some good qualifications.:)

[mmonnin]

Anyone else?

[WuGgaRoO]

me...but i already said i want it

[qparadox]

I'll add my name in:

Even though I've already got 8 folding comps at this location there's plenty of room for more and still two spare spots on my KVM.

Assuming my house doesn't get burnt down, fall into the ocean or otherwise get destroyed, SM17 will have a home here as long as she needs it. I also have 1.5Mbit ADSL connection as well as 3 backup dialup connections just in case.

Qualifications:

Plenty of computer building experience (15 AMD based machines that I remember since my athlon 500)
Skilled in soldering, use of oscilloscope, and other electronics tools
3rd Year Electronics Engineering Student

[mmonnin]

Consider yourself entered.:)

New list:
mondi
QCH2002
TheSmJ
WuGgaRoO
qparadox

[S_Wilson]

Well, guess I will take a shot at this. Got a couple of empty router ports and 24/7 broadband. I have monitor and kb but that will not be needed once up and running, just use vnc and em3 to monitor it. I own my house so I don't move frequently and electricity is fairly cheap here. I am not certified for anything so I can not make it do any neat tricks other than FOLD, FOLD and FOLD some more. ;)

[mmonnin]

New list:
mondi
QCH2002
TheSmJ
WuGgaRoO
qparadox
S_Wilson

OK I am making the deadline Monday night. So everyone else has a few more days to get their name in the hat. Lets get SM17 off the ground.

[WuGgaRoO]

out of curiosity...what are the specs of sm-17?

[mmonnin]

1600+, the case listed above, 128mb PC2100, Shuttle AK35GT2/R v1.2. ATI vid card. The host will have to say how loud they want it cause I have several 7k HSFs here. The host could always 7v mod it or something.

http://us.shuttle.com/images/productimages/ak35gt2.jpg

It does have a fan on the NB tho.

[WuGgaRoO]

if the host wanted to change the HSF...that would not be a problem right

[mmonnin]

Sure no problem. They could plug it into a fan only connector. At least I have one on mine. It doesnt supply 12V to that line so it would go slower.

[Kwitko]

mmonnin said
1600+, the case listed above, 128mb PC2100, Shuttle AK35GT2/R v1.2. ATI vid card.

So we're saving my 1700+ for SM18?

[leishi85]

i would enter, but my mom is already getting cranky about my computer being on 24/7, i will try next time.

[mmonnin]

Yes save it for the next one TD. dangeraaron has donated his for SM17.

[mmonnin]

Bump Bump. Tomorrow night is the deadline and selections will begin. Add your name in the hat quick.

[mmonnin]

Final list:
mondi
QCH2002
TheSmJ
WuGgaRoO
qparadox
S_Wilson

[Necropolis]

Which ever of you guys gets this machine is sure to give it a good home.

[danball1976]

I don't quite understand how this works. Does the winning person have to pay for the computer, or is it being donated?

[QCH]

:wave:Ladies & Gentelmen, :wave:

:celebrate
I will be holding a fund raiser to help offset the cost for my bid to host SM17. Advertising costs, smear campaigns, ballot fixing, Hate mail, and blackmail all cost money. Please attach $1,000 per person for a meal of hot dogs and pretzels. (Beverages Not included). You will receive a personally endorsed (Via my secretary), dual purpose, roll of toilet paper. This roll will allow you access to the VIP tent AND the rest rooms (which look the same inside and out).
:celebrate

This offer is for a limited time only!!!! Limited seats available (1,000,000,000 seats open). Hurry before the 8:00 AM CST.

:D JOKING OF COURSE :D

[Necropolis]

What, your joking???:wow:

I was just about to get the credit card out. Oh well, back it goes into the wallet. :D

QCH2002, you do know that thats an ENGLISH knight you have as your avatar (just curious)

[mondi]

Necropolis_uk said
QCH2002, you do know that thats an ENGLISH knight you have as your avatar (just curious)


not necessarily, could just be a big St. George supporter :) ...

but anyway, the deadline has come, those of us on the list await the decision with bated breath ... to paraphrase Mr Adams ....



"And you're ready to give it to us?" urged mondi.

"I am."

"Now?"

"Now," said mmonnin.

They both licked their dry lips.

"Though I don't think," added mmonnin, "that you're going to like it."

"Doesn't matter!" said mondi and the rest. "We must know it! Now!"

"Now?" inquired mmonnin.

"Yes! Now..."

"Alright," said the computer and settled into silence again. The two men fidgeted. The tension was unbearable.

"You're really not going to like it," observed mmonnin.

"Tell us!"

"Alright," said mmonnin. "The Answer to the Great Question..."

"Yes...!"

is ????????????

[QCH]

QCH2002, you do know that thats an ENGLISH knight you have as your avatar (just curious)

English Knight.... Seems to me that religion had a lot to do with determining the moral standard back then. If you weren't Christian, you didn't count... I can tax you; I can subdue you.... all under the authority of god.... weird huh??? I figure that many politicians may think of themselves as knights, defending the innocents from other politicians. All a mater of perspective.

As for the joke… Sometimes I just get a glint or feeling from a thread that just needs to be expressed. I figured… the bids for the honor of hosting is very similar to those that want to be elected for local government. No one knows who most of these people are, the stay at home mom running for village treasurer…. The retired steel worker running for the county board. Only a few people know who they are, so it comes down to statistics and how your name looks. Same with this tread. No one really knows all the people that are vying for SM17. You have to find a way to be heard and noticed. I chose to use a bit of humor in the hopes that I will be noticed. Not just for SM17 but within the SM Forum Family. SM17 would be a cool honor but not necessary to make me whole.

[QCH]

So.... When can we expect to here about the decision? I am going to be on Vacation as of next Wednesday (July 2) through the following Tuesday (July 8). Don't want to miss anything.

[mmonnin]

You will hear before then.;) Might want to stick around.

[TheSmJ]

/me waits patiently.

Good luck to everyone in the running!

[WuGgaRoO]

yup yup....not to sound like a suck up...but may the best folder get the folding machine

[QCH]

Hey WuGgaRoO,

Nice sig.... very cool. Matching avatar and Sig. Just plain sweet.