linux vs windows

[habsrock93]

As far as hash rate is concerned, is there a difference?

[Pheal]

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.

[MrBSmith]

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.

[Giskard]

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.

[Welsh]

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.

[BitshireHashaway]

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).

[BTCoder]

NO WINDOWS IS BETTER LINUS IS A PEICE OF CRAP! Sorry its just i hate Linux operating system with a passion