Q:
Can I 'sneaker-net' with the Seventeen or Bust client?
A:
The Seventeen or Bust client currently lacks the ability to allow 'sneaker-netting.' You can manually move assigned exponents from one computer to another, but it is a difficult and time consuming process. For all intents and purposes, 'sneaker-netting' is not feasible with the Seventeen or Bust client. This will hopefully change in future versions of the client.
Q:
I know that 'sneaker-netting' is not supported and is difficult, but if I want to attempt it anyways, what should I do?
A:
You can move move a number from one computer to the other by copying registry keys and other files (Windows) or by copying the cache and zXXXX files (Linux). Some more information on this process is provided below:
"People have been asking me about sneaker netting. it could be done in theory right now. linux and windows use slightly different caching methods.
w/ linux you can copy files directly. the "cache" file and the "zXXXXXXX" file can be moved from an online computer and put on another computer for processing. they will easily fit on a disk and all you have to do is copy the two files back to a directory with the sb binary in it on an online computer and run the file to have it upload results. if someone writes a script to help do this process, i'll post it on the website.
w/ windows you would have to copy the reg keys around with the "zXXXXXXX" file. in fact, you only really need to copy the reg keys to another computer to transfer it to the offline computer. when the block was done, it would need to be have the "zXXXXXXX" file copied back into the install directory of SB and then have the reg keys restored on the original PC before running the client to submit the work."
(quote Louie)
Similarly, if you have the "zXXXXXXX" file for a partially completed, recently-abandoned work unit, you can recover that partially-completed work unit by reviewing sb.log for the k/n pair then manually editing the registry.
Originally Posted by Beerknurd
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