Why send out only 1 WU copy at a time?
15 Mar 2005 23:26:31 UTC
Topic 188551
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The work distribution process seems to be sending out only one copy of a WU and then waiting a while before sending out any more. Why is this being done instead of sending out the multiple numbers of copies estimated to make a quorum right from the start? Just curious...
Why send out only 1 WU copy at a time?
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My guess is it is to reduce the number of ghost units. In my case, the 2nd w.u. is sent out 27 - 32 hours after mine is completed.
It's because of the LOCALITY
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It's because of the LOCALITY SCHEDULING. We send the work to another host who already has the correct input data file. It may take some time before such a host contacts the scheduler for more work.
Director, Einstein@Home