Public bug reported: The actual version in dapper/universe is still 5.4.9 (edgy has at least 5.4.11?), but the recommended actual version is 5.8.11!
See here: http://boinc.berkeley.edu/download_all.php As far as I can see, the newer cores add better support for CPUs and an improved memory management, so it'd be a "nice to have". ** Affects: boinc (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided Status: Unconfirmed -- client outdated https://launchpad.net/bugs/87353 -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
