Only getting .050Mhash/s with CPU

[Lgetty17]

I'm using bitminter... I couldnt get GUI Miner to work with my CPU. Is this normal? This whole bitcoin mining experience has been so frustrating. I really want to succeed at mining SOMETHING!!! Just a little piece! but I cant even get a share. FML
(Please, dont bother if youre just going to be a fucking troll. I know CPU mining is efficient. I'm mining for fun, and to learn, not profit.)

[MultipliedCombo]

It's not recommended to mine with a CPU. It isn't exactly 'efficient', as it's speeds can't go very high. It's probably best to buy a GPU, use the GPU if your computer has on or simply just keep mining. At your rate, you're only gonna make 10 cents a month... But since you're mining for the fun and learning experience, you should, really, get something better... Or just keep mining. Good luck!   

[ronaldlee0917]

It is totally normal.
If you don't have access to the high-end computers and miners, it would be more profitable to mine Litecoin instead as it puts less emphasis on GPU power.

[sharochka]

You could get minor improvement by specifying algorithm. Not sure how it's done with the miner app you are using.

[sharochka]

bfgminer: http://luke.dashjr.org/programs/bitcoin/files/bfgminer/3.0.0/ has the --algo auto switch to chose the optimal settings for you.