I keep getting this message when I attempt to run the BOINC manager for SETI & Rosetta:

Message from server: platform '' not found.

I have read a variety of articles indicating this is because these project do not supply 64 bit apps and the way to get around it is to install 32 bit packages. I have done this, but still get this message.

I have also considered creating a custom app_info.xml file, but I am unsure what executable info name I should be placing in this file.

I have also attempted to install and run the most current version for 64 bit linux - 6.2-15, but when I attempt to run the client or manager, I get an error related to GLIBC_2.4. The BOINC help on this indicates I should install the newer version of libc, but I believe a newer version is only available under the "testing" version of Debian (lenny).

System info:
Debian Linux 64 bit "Etch" (stable)
BOINC manager 5.4.11 (installed using apt)
Intel Core Duo

Yeah, however the Debian maintainers compiled BOINC got the platform screwed up.

And isn't Etch ancient? (sorry, I'm a Fedora person)

You might want to uninstall using the package manager and install by hand. I use these instructions.

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Kathryn :o)