In a few minutes, we are starting a beta test to test a change in how some files that the software downloads, are delivered to you. This will help us continue to handle future growth as well as the occasional spike in download requests that periodically occurs.
We are going to use SoftLayer's Content Delivery Network (
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Content_delivery_network) to support the download of certain files that are frequently downloaded. Most users will not notice a change as a result of this change. However, for users whose firewalls are set to allow the World Community Grid – BOINC software to download files from only specific IP addresses, you need to update your firewall configuration as per the instructions below.
Technical details for those needing to make change their firewall configuration
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