Newbie-question on how to start mining altcoins

[Jomppe]

I want to start mining altcoins - which hardware I need? Which program I need? How to get started?
I want this to be my hobby - I have no intention to invest anything like 12k dollars to this but what is the set-up for mining some easier coins? Howabout, how to join in a pool (to be more specific: after logging in, what are the next steps to start mining)?

[bitic]

Interesting question. I also wonder which altcoin is now the most profitable or has the most potential. Is litecoin already too popular and not feasible anymore?

[Jomppe]

To me it sounds like gaining so much popularity that I am not going to go for it. However I was recommended by someone to mine LTC...

[marcotheminer]

IMO Youre better off investing directly!

[aaron_m]

What are you looking at spending in hardware? or what hardware do you already have?

[bit1x2]

Check this site http://www.coinwarz.com/cryptocurrency