diff --git a/doc/app_debug_win.php b/doc/app_debug_win.php index 466f262d32..ad4132912d 100644 --- a/doc/app_debug_win.php +++ b/doc/app_debug_win.php @@ -33,10 +33,7 @@ echo " This section is going to describe what the output of a crash dump looks like and what it contains.

Debugger version

- - - - -
- 
+"; block_start(); echo "
 BOINC Windows Runtime Debugger Version 5.5.0
 
 Dump Timestamp    : 04/16/06 23:41:39
@@ -45,10 +42,7 @@ Symbol Search Path: C:\\BOINCSRC\\Main\\boinc_samples\\win_build\\Release;
 C:\\BOINCSRC\\Main\\boinc_samples\\win_build\\Release;
 srv*c:\\windows\\symbols*http://msdl.microsoft.com/download/symbols;
 srv*C:\\DOCUME~1\\romw\\LOCALS~1\\Temp\\symbols*http://boinc.berkeley.edu/symstore
-
-
+"; block_end(); echo "

This area provides some basic information about the version of the BOINC debugger being used, when the crash occured, and what the internal version of the Windows diff --git a/doc/bugs.php b/doc/bugs.php index 0c50e37ea6..400e545939 100644 --- a/doc/bugs.php +++ b/doc/bugs.php @@ -27,4 +27,5 @@ and is readable by the rest of the world. "; } +page_tail(); ?> diff --git a/doc/dialup.php b/doc/dialup.php new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..5b6af59732 --- /dev/null +++ b/doc/dialup.php @@ -0,0 +1,89 @@ + +If you run BOINC on a computer with an Internet +connection that's not always on +(such as a modem, ISDN or VPN connection), +you can have BOINC connect in either of two ways: + +

+ +

Automatic connection

+

+Note: this mode is currently available only on Windows. +To use automatic connection: +

+ +

Manual connection

+

+In this mode, BOINC gets your permission before connection. +This mode is in effect if you haven't selected a default connection, +or if your 'confirm before connection' preference is set to Yes. +

+When BOINC Manager is minimized to the system tray (no open window), +and BOINC needs to communicate, +a little yellow balloon will pop up +with a message about BOINC needing a connection to the Internet. +You must open BOINC Manager to continue; to do so, double-click the BOINC icon. + +

Default connection

+

+This mode is currently available only on Windows. +If you've selected a default connection (see above) +and your 'confirm before connection' preference is set to Yes, +then when BOINC needs to communicate you'll see a Confirm Yes/No dialog. +Click Yes to connect. +BOINC will use your default connection. +You may need to type in a user name and password depending +on how this connection is configured. + +

No default connection

+

+If you don't have a default connection and BOINC needs to communicate, +the BOINC Manager will open a dialog asking you +to open an Internet connection. +You can then open a connection by whatever method you normally use, +and click OK in the dialog when you're done. +

+ +"; +page_tail(); +?> diff --git a/doc/docutil.php b/doc/docutil.php index 7a59c133df..dcf332e95e 100644 --- a/doc/docutil.php +++ b/doc/docutil.php @@ -143,4 +143,19 @@ function error_page($x) { exit(); } +function block_start() { + global $light_blue; + echo " + + +
+ 
";
+}
+
+function block_end() {
+      echo "
+ "; + +} + ?> diff --git a/doc/energy.php b/doc/energy.php new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..6a60902592 --- /dev/null +++ b/doc/energy.php @@ -0,0 +1,72 @@ +The energy cost and environmental impact of running BOINC +

+A computer running BOINC uses more energy than an idle computer. +The amount of additional energy depends on several factors: +

+Using some typical values for energy usage and cost, +here are estimates of the monthly costs: +"; +list_start(); +list_heading_array(array( + "Computer state
(24 hrs/day)", + "Typical power usage", + "Energy per month", + "Cost per month
assuming USA average of 8 cents/kWh; +
the cost in Europe is about 50% higher." + )); +list_item_array(array("Off", "0 watts", "0 kWh", "$0")); +list_item_array(array("Idle", "100 watts", "73 kWh", "$5.84")); +list_item_array(array("Active", "150 watts", "110 kWh", "$8.80")); +list_end(); +echo " +Under these assumptions, running BOINC costs about $3/month +relative to leaving your computer on but idle, +and about $8.80/month relative to leaving it off all the time. + +

+There may also be an environmental cost. +If your electricity is produced by burning fossil fuels, +the extra electricity usage produces greenhouse gases +that contribute to global warming. +If this is the case, we recommend that you +not leave your computer on just to run BOINC, +or that you reduce your overall energy use to compensate. + +

+You can measure the power usage of their computer using +a power consumption meter. +These are available for +American +UK-type +electrical outlets. + +

How reduce BOINC's energy usage and cost

+Some possibilities: +