Thanks

so after bitcoin builds the initial blkindex each time i run it it simply adds to build. Do i back up only the wallet file or the entire folder?  Seriously I want to hid my back up usb under my mattress.

Thanks foo.

Makes sense.

So it takes roughly 4 hours since running bitcoin to download the block chain (so far 104,000). It currently takes two to three days to clear a check or a day to access online banking funds.

But as the block chain grows larger won't it take longer and longer to process a payment?

Or have i missed something about?

How much bandwidth does running this client use, anyway?

I tried the same.

posted the address on the faucet for .02 bitcoins.

Been running bitcoin all day nothings showed up on the amount box.

Checked http://blockexplorer.com/address/1EY2NXaZfD76MrhezDnoWNMKQ4ku7WjoaL and it looks like it registered, but nothing on my local portal. If this works this is gold, but if I can't get it running as easy as mtorrent how can I trust this p2p system to work. I want to be able to store my bitcoins in a usb and under my bed mattress.

Show me how and its golden.