Hello everyone.
I am a student with the following history:
I have an associate in computer networking (microsoft),
Bachelor in Secondary EDU (Math Major, English Minor)
and currently getting my
Master of Applied Statistics.
I read about bitcoin a long time ago but didn't 'get' how to set up everything and gave up relatively quickly, especially seeing the return being horrid with the evolution of tech. I am pooling right now with Slush working with my OpenCL GPU HD 5870.
I have over 2000 shares in the current block. I have no idea if that's good, terrible, ok, etc.
I apparently barely got in the last block and got some minor unconfirmed btc coming my way.
I was wondering,
do I have to mine until a block is complete, or can I stop mining and still get credit for the shares I have? I was poking around the forums and I noticed people being upset that they were DC'd during mining and lost all their credit/share/etc for a block.
I have ordered a Jalapeno as well, and currently am not sure about using it on my own or stay with Slush's pool. I am thinking the Pool for steadier income. I don't know.
I am also hopeful that BFL isn't going to fail on me (as I've been reading on the forums).
Soooo. There's all that.
Just need that one question answered, cause I don't want to risk letting go of them shares.