> Numbers above are factored to
> ------------- ---------------
> 71000000 2^72
> 57020000 2^71
> 44150000 2^70
> 35100000 2^69
> 28130000 2^68
> 21590000 2^67
> 17850000 2^66
> 13380000 2^65
> 8250000 2^64
Isn't this the "optimal" configuration if all computers in GIMPS
were identical?
There are a number of 486's that are doing only factoring, does
it take these into account? Think about it, there are a number of
computers which should be factoring numbers faster than LL
tests can be performed. Call this "factoring profit." Wouldn't
it make sense to keep factoring profit as low as possible, as this
could speed up the more immediate consern of sooner-to-be-performed
LL tests?
As an example, I just recieved the factoring assignment of 10258511,
but I should think that we wouldn't even start these tests for some time.
Why not go back and factor some 8M exponents further so as to save a
few current LL tests? Wouldn't this actually get us to the next prime
quicker?
Or do I need to get more sleep :)?
-Lucas
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