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I have been reading about bitcoin for quite a bit and see there is a need for people to host a masternode or core. Since I bought btc I figure I could possible run one of these nodes to support a system I'm a part of now.  The problem is I am not a programmer so I would need something reasonably simple.  I was wondering if someone could point me in the right direction so I can do my part to facilitate the growth of this coin.  One other thing. If I host this node are the coins I own at risk of being stolen for some reason?  Thanks and I look forward to helping

a Simillar thread to yours here : https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=955415.0
Basically (looking at the answers) , all you need to do is run your Bitcoin Core (Blockchain file should be downloaded and wallet Synchroznied with the network) and open port 8333 TCP , and that's it .
and no , there is no risk for your Coins to be stolen as far as I know

~ Madness

just don't set any config, with rpc setting, and run you client as usual(btc core)

Check also this post on reddit :
- http://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1se3zd/how_to_create_a_full_bitcoin_node_in_a_5_ubuntu/

and this thread here in the forum:
- https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=332679.msg3568348#msg3568348

it will be helpful for you, if you want to try use a vps ( 20-40 GB of hardisk minimum , because the blockchain is "large").

Blockchain file is about 31GB as far as I know , and it's not a small size as before (the second link you posted says he bought Cloud server with 20 GB ) which is not enough if he wants to run one now . So basically you should consider buying something with 40GB +

~ Madness

Oh yes, the second link is a thread of "November 13, 2013". However I  told 20-40 gb (see the bold part) but you are right the bitcoin blockchain is more than 30 Gb (at the moment).

this is exactly why i am using lightweight wallet electrum. because i dont want 30 GB of my precious hard drive go to waste!

You will not waste your HDD space, if you set up a bitcoin node you will help alot the bitcoin network (the late of decentralization).

The core is updated and running.  Yah Hoooo

You help bitcoin by running a core.
The problem more than space disk is ram,you need lot of ram.

I can confirm that the 0.10 update consumes less resources and it's less bloaty on the system.

download and intall it manualy and dont change anything
use seurity for more better

what the exact amount more or less? For OS + Core?

2 GB? 4?8? More?

Well, I've downloaded the bitcoin client, updated it and now it's running. But, when I select Help-debug-Peers, I see 7 outgoing and 1 incoming clients.  And, when I check my client using this address https://getaddr.bitnodes.io/  I see the following message: 172.12.117.167:8333 is unreachable

I see  this even when all firewalls are turned off 

If someone has suggestions I'm listening

hey , i belive its 6gb atleast. dont actually know the exact amount

Ok I'm not a tech guy and I've figured this out by trial and error and a bit of research.  My machine has plenty of resources to run the core - 1tb HD 16g ram.  I'm just concerned that after loading this core (it's running), I'm not helping, as there are only 7 outgoing connections and 1 incoming. 

And, I've taken the step to use a resource that can apparently recognize if my machine is reachable which it turns out it's not.  This, despite the information I've provided regarding outgoing/incoming connections on my client.  I"m confused.  Am I helping or accomplishing nothing.

Thx

I figured it out hahahahahahah  I am connected to the world

congrats and thanks for supporting bitcoin
everyone should support bitcoin network anyway they can

agree with this , we should get aliens on the moon etc to support bitcoin aswell
that's only way we'll ever get decentralized.