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PSearch
PSearch is a distributed computing project in search of the largest Proth prime number.
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How to participate
Participation is open to everyone running either Windows or Linux. If you are interested in participating, visit the project's home page and send an email to the project coordinator with your processor type, megahertz speed, and whether running Windows or a Linux OS.
You will receive an email response with directions on how to get started.
Client Software
This project currently uses Jean Penné's program, Lucas Lehmer Riesel (LLR). Previously this project was using George Woltman's PRP.
See also
External links
Status
This project is now on hold.
Results
| Date | News | Number | Discoverer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2002 | New prime number | 32883*2^1000004+1 | Bob Cousins | At this date, it was the 15th largest prime number, and the 2nd largest Proth prime number. |
| March 12, 2002 | New prime number | 129927*2^344000+1 | Bob Cousins | At this date, it was the 84th largest prime number. |
| February 17, 2002 | New prime number | 67385*2^200151+1 | Robert van der Peijl | At this date, it was around the 331st largest prime number. |
| February 11, 2002 | Start of our group effort. |
