Optimized Astropulse 4.35 for Windows

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Optimized Astropulse 4.35 for Windows

Hi Everyone,

A SETI@Home Astropulse optimised application has been released.

This release offers significantly improved performance for SSE & SSE3 capable (or Higher) PC's running Windows.

Here are individual links for all the initial release builds:

Windows AP_4.35 SSE3 Science App:
Intended for Intel & AMD CPUs, running Windows that have a minimum of SSE3 capability.

1 - Astropulse Windows ap_4.35rev24b54_SSE3(AMD/INTEL)

Windows AP_4.35 SSE Science App:
Intended for Intel & AMD CPUs, running Windows that have a minimum of SSE capability

2 - Astropulse Windows ap_4.35rev30b57_SSE(AMD/INTEL)

Build source is located HERE


VERY IMPORTANT!!! Note that these applications are meant for ADVANCED USERS.
A customized app_info.xml file will need to be properly created and edited according to how you run Astropulse i.e. alone, or with a version of the S@H multi beam application.

Instructions: AP app_info.xml advanced user instructions

Remember to take into account that these instructions were written for stock AP release. Be sure that you using AP part of app_info.xml downloaded with this opt app release binaries and not sample part that posted on AP advanced users page.

There will be some known issues and warnings to be aware of:

- As mentioned above, you WILL need to edit or create an appropriate app_info.xml file.
- Ensure you choose a build that your CPU/OS will support.  Ask for help If you need assistance determining this.
- Ensure Boinc & seti@Home applications are already properly functioning on your machine, read carefully the documentation readmes and installation instructions.
Known issues:
- There is no support for CPUs below SSE capability
- Borderline OC'ers be aware that you may need to back off to maintain stability, the increased throughput of this application will stress all system components more. 
- As Always, use these apps AT YOUR OWN RISK.

And most Importantly of all:
Several people have helped make this build possible.  First and foremost, Raistmer & Jason G  for leading this effort!!!

Special thanks go to JDWhale & Josef W. Segur, Urs Echternacht & Richard Haselgrove for their expertise, input & meticulous testing of the countless development builds.

To all of you we value your input and would like to hear from you at Lunatics'

Regards,
Gecko

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