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Hello fellas
I am in the process of getting parts for two 7-GPU rigs. I just wondered one thing:

What OS are you guys using for multiple rigs? Just install Windows 10 on each and pay a license for each accordingly? That seems expensive... Is there no alternative? ???

http://www.ebay.com/itm/WINDOWS-10-PRO-ORIGINAL-LICENSE-KEYS-KEY-CODE-PROFESSIONAL-32-64BIT-GENUINE-/132171750199?hash=item1ec60cdb37:g:wigAAOSwSypY8yVR (http://www.ebay.com/itm/WINDOWS-10-PRO-ORIGINAL-LICENSE-KEYS-KEY-CODE-PROFESSIONAL-32-64BIT-GENUINE-/132171750199?hash=item1ec60cdb37:g:wigAAOSwSypY8yVR)

There is Linux which is free and ethOS:

http://ethosdistro.com/

You can also use Windows 7 or 8.1, which can also still be upgraded to Windows 10 for free if you check a box saying you use "assistive technologies"

https://www.howtogeek.com/265409/you-can-still-get-windows-10-for-free-from-microsofts-accessibility-site/

is this question like for real ?  ;D

Install from USB. Select "I dont have a license" and mine without a license.......

I buy keys at mmoga: https://www.mmoga.com/advanced_search.php?keywords=Windows&x=0&y=0

The prices are reasonable and you can pay with bitcoin.

Considering I got effectively 5 different answers, yes, this question is for real.
What's your contribution?

That's actually interesting, I wasn't aware one could use Win10 without a license. What are the restrictions?

No idea.. I can edit every setting and use any prpgram so far.. Working fine on 4 rigs

Brilliant, what software do you actually use to monitor/control your 4 rigs?

why do you need licensed windows for mining anyways... ?

I'm fond of minerstat. See https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1772780.0 . Got more rigs coming soon I hope ;D

There are a number of ways to go, and to add to the list, my method for my 4 rigs has been this:

1- Purchase OEM license for Windows 7 on ebay for $20. This is completely legit due to Microsoft OEM business model. The one caveat is that you have to do smart phone activation but it has worked flawlessly for me on 4 rigs.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/162148183120?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

2- After install of W7, upgrade to Windows 10 for free via Microsoft's "Assistive Technology" program.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/accessibility/windows10upgrade

In my searches, this was the cheapest and most legit way to get to W10, although certainly others may have found a better combination.

One thing that is not debatable though is that if you are planning to go with 6 or 7 GPU's, save your self a TON of hassle and go with Windows 10!  I wasted many hours trying to get my first rig past the 4-5 GPU mark on W7 to no avail... once i upgraded to W10, I was EASILY able to get 6 working on the first try, with no extra steps (like running registry mods, etc) required.

We buy Windows 10 Pro keys for about $16 on one of the game/software key selling sites. So far they have all activated and are legit. At that price it is more then worth it imo.