Title: linux vs windows Post by: habsrock93 on May 14, 2013, 04:21:00 PM As far as hash rate is concerned, is there a difference?
Title: Re: linux vs windows Post by: Pheal on May 14, 2013, 04:24:59 PM Different drivers give different results. So technically Windows will give different results than Linux, but they shouldn't be that big.
Mining software optimization will make a difference tho. Title: Re: linux vs windows Post by: MrBSmith on May 14, 2013, 07:43:54 PM The big difference is Lean and Mean network speed vs. MS Bloat on windows. That being said you get what you pay for. Linux requires a lot of care and feeding for initial setup and work for every alt coin out there require a recompile of code. Windows the executables are available to download no mess no fuss.
Linux is not for everyone. If you are a software engineer linux is a given for mining rigs. For the avearge Joe windows is easier for the masses. performance is a wash that are about the same. Windows has better drivers and over clocking utils. Linux has lower network latency and will run for days/weeks without locking up. Title: Re: linux vs windows Post by: Giskard on May 14, 2013, 07:49:44 PM The advantage Linux users have is that they can compile their own miners which will produce slightly better optimized code for their specific system. The difference is marginal though I think.
Title: Re: linux vs windows Post by: Welsh on May 14, 2013, 08:01:24 PM When I used to mine, I used Linux. It seemed to mine faster, however it depends on your current internet connection etc, so I could of just been lucky when I was using it to mine, It wasn't much of a difference.
But, Linux will most definitely run faster. Title: Re: linux vs windows Post by: BitshireHashaway on May 14, 2013, 08:18:22 PM For me they mine pretty much the same, however, they do have some differences.
Windows: You have to pay for. Maximum of 4 GPU's if you want it to remain stable. Easier to use (IMO). Linux: Free, can use more than 4 GPU's and it remains stable. Harder to use (IMO). Title: Re: linux vs windows Post by: BTCoder on May 14, 2013, 08:33:04 PM NO WINDOWS IS BETTER LINUS IS A PEICE OF CRAP! Sorry its just i hate Linux operating system with a passion
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