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For learning linux, I would actually suggest staying on Windows, but downloading cygwin. It's a windows port of a lot of GNU applications, and getting used to using it will get you used to using linux but keep you in a familiar OS.
Cool, that sounds interesting. I will check it out. thank you |
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I'm also finding it odd that the btcfpga forums only have 118 members, and they are supposed to be one of the only 3? companies about to drop revolutionary device. I'm not saying scam, but a few things seem, lets say, "off".
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again thanks for the link. Their is a 107 pages of posts though, how would you recommend searching through it to find the valuable information. At the last page you can find a useful link to http://forum.btcfpga.com. Ignore MysteryMiner. I mean use "Ignore" button. It's not worth listening to someone who makes bold claims while he can't even find pictures which were widely republished at bitcointalk.org or at Bitcoin Magazine. I did finally get there after quite awhile. I registered for forum.btcfpga.com last night. I'm not agreeing or disagreeing with anyone yet, but it does seem kind of weird that they are supposed to start shipping in what, like the next 60 days or less, and correct me if I'm wrong, but there doesn't seem to be any official answers for what the 12v power supply is needed. Just speculation on the forums. The molex, which I"ll be honest with you I don't even know what is, seems standardized. They, btcfpa, "recommends" the seasonic psu that they sell on their site, but I don't see the point of spending nearly $300 for a device that can runn up to 10 basics when I just want to start with 1 unit. Again this is just what I have been able to find out with a couple of days of research and no technical training or education of the subject. I do appreciate all of the feedback from everyone. Its been lively discussion |
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I just wanted to thank all the members that are weighing in on the situation. At this point it seems no one can prove anything on either side. It looks like the next few months will be extremely interesting.
Thanks to everyone and all of the advice, it is nice to be able to come here as a newb as still get constructive feedback. The only conclusion that I can come to is that their is a lot of valuable information on the forums if you are willing to look for it, and their are members that are very passionate about the scene. I plan on doing a lot of research, and eventually doing some mining.
This is a little off topic, but does anyone have any suggestions on where a newb should go to learn about using linux. I think while I wait for the ASICs to drop I will teach myself how to use it, it seems like it can't hurt to be knowledgeable on using it for mining.
Honestly, I wouldn't bother with linux unless you code or just want to play around with it for fun. You want reliability and depth of support for something you're doing professionally. A windows machine that doesn't do anything except mine is just as secure as a linux machine that only mines is just as secure as a mac that only mines. Just don't do anything silly on the machine (like warez, facebook, general browsing, porn) and you'll be fine. And when/if something does go wrong with your machine... at least you'll be able to figure it out quickly because it's a windows machine and there's so many more users, and better support structure. Understood. I would kind of like to play around with it to learn as well as to better understand coding concepts |
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I just wanted to thank all the members that are weighing in on the situation. At this point it seems no one can prove anything on either side. It looks like the next few months will be extremely interesting.
Thanks to everyone and all of the advice, it is nice to be able to come here as a newb as still get constructive feedback. The only conclusion that I can come to is that their is a lot of valuable information on the forums if you are willing to look for it, and their are members that are very passionate about the scene. I plan on doing a lot of research, and eventually doing some mining.
This is a little off topic, but does anyone have any suggestions on where a newb should go to learn about using linux. I think while I wait for the ASICs to drop I will teach myself how to use it, it seems like it can't hurt to be knowledgeable on using it for mining.
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again thanks for the link. Their is a 107 pages of posts though, how would you recommend searching through it to find the valuable information. |
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Another one lost his money...
BTCFPGA and BFL are so similar that most likely it is run by the same scamers.
I've read a lot of this about the ASICs being a scam, I was just wondering why you feel that way? Are they not a real company, are ASICs just a made up thing to get peoples money. What do you recommend? BFL states they are testing the produced ASICs with they own algorithm. Not Bitcoin network, no Testnet. If they have ASIC ready the increase in difficulty as a result of ASIC coming online will be clearly noticeable. But as they have no ASIC and probably not even a blueprint of them they invent such bullshit as "not testing on Testnet, testing using own algorithm". Both BFL and BTCFPGA first sold the FPGA mining hardware that is easy to produce to gain trust. Now they are buying back and asking for preorders. That makes sense, so in your opinion are they just using the hype of ASICs to get the FPGA's back, and steal money from their previous and new customers. Now they will have tons of cash, and a bunch of FPGA's that they can 1. Sell back to people once everyone realizes ASICs are fake 2. use them to do their own mining I just want to pick your brain. are ASICs a real thing that can be used for mining, if so are there any reputable sellers. What would you recommend than, sticking with FPGA? |
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Another one lost his money...
BTCFPGA and BFL are so similar that most likely it is run by the same scamers.
I've read a lot of this about the ASICs being a scam, I was just wondering why you feel that way? Are they not a real company, are ASICs just a made up thing to get peoples money. What do you recommend? |
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who is "their" thread and where do I find it? I have a hard time finding information in forums. Do you have any pointers on how to search through them to find the right info. Its just hard to sort through "noise" and helpful information.
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I just preordered the BTCFPGA 27Gh/s bASIC NextGen Bitcoin Mine https://www.bitcoinasic.net/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=50 what are the system minimum requirements to run this? What other hardware should I need? what software should I familiarize myself with? I have never done any mining, but plan to start once chip ships and what to be ready. I appreciate any help. The biggest ?'s I would like answered are about any additional hardware I will need. Power supplies, minimum system requirements for the computer I am running it through? I just have a cheap dell inspiron laptop right now will this work or is there something else that I should invest in? Does internet connection speed effect mining abilities? I don't have dialup or anything, but right now I only have DSL available will this hinder me much? |
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