Optimized AstroPulse 5.05 for Windows  Updated 7.15.09 w/ new Application 5.05 version & revision r168



This is a REQUIRED UPGRADE if you are currently running optimized application 5.03 r112


Hi Everyone,

A SETI@Home AstroPulse optimized application UPDATE 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_v5.05 SSE3 Science App (transitional package):
Intended for Intel & AMD CPUs, running Windows that have a minimum of SSE3 capability.

1 - Windows 32 bit AstroPulse v5.05 + v5.03 SSE3 (INTEL/AMD) (transitional package)

Windows AP_v5.05 SSE Science App (transitional package):
Intended for Intel & AMD CPUs, running Windows that have a minimum of SSE capability

2 - Windows 32 bit AstroPulse v5.05 + v5.03 SSE (INTEL/AMD) (transitional package)

Build source is located HERE

VERY IMPORTANT!!! Note that correct install of these applications may require ADVANCED SKILLS.

A customized app_info.xml file WILL need to be properly created and edited if you also run a version of the S@H multi beam application and or CUDA MB application (see below "issues & warnings").  Done incorrectly, you may trash your work unit cache and or not be able to receive work.  If you are not very comfortable and familiar with writing app_info.xml files, you should use the Lunatics' Unified Installer v0.2!!!

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 if you run any combination of Astropulse, Multi-beam, and CUDA MB applications.
- 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:
Thanks to, Raistmer & Jason G  for continuing their efforts!!!

Special thanks once again go to Josef W. Segur & Richard Haselgrove and the Alpha Testers  for their expertise, input & meticulous testing of the development builds.

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

Regards,
Gecko