[HTCondor-devel] Is installing in a computer lab the default anymore?

[Matthew Farrellee <matt@xxxxxxxxxx>]

$ grep -A3 ^UWCS_START ./src/condor_examples/condor_config.generic
UWCS_START	= ( (KeyboardIdle > $(StartIdleTime)) \
                    && ( $(CPUIdle) || \
                         (State != "Unclaimed" && State != "Owner")) )

A common problem people run into when first starting to use Condor is 
that their slots are all in the Owner state. The cause is KeyboardIdle 
in the default START policy.
This certainly made sense when installing onto a lab of shared machines. 
It doesn't work well when doing a small install to kick the tires or 
when running on dedicated systems.
Does UWCS, CHTC, or OSG use UWCS_START for its START policy anymore?

I suggest taking the KeyboardIdle bit out and recording a recipe for 
shared lab machines to help people go from the default to a 
KeyboardIdle-based policy.
Best,


matt