Client 0.3.24-beta feedback and question

MeSarah (OP)

Full Member

Offline

Activity: 154
Merit: 100

Client 0.3.24-beta feedback and question

July 15, 2011, 08:20:02 AM

#1

Today I tried to install the btc client on two linux distros, Mandriva 2011-rc1 and Puppy 5.25. The cleint would not run on Mandriva, something about a missing lib. I forget which but I want to say lib.so.jpeg. On Puppy the client complains about making sure the system time is correct.

Now for my question. Even though the btc client is complaining about the time (which is correct) it still is downloading the block chain. Is it safe to use the client? Should I change the time from CST to UTC?

60 GH/s BFL Single SC - Pre-Order Yours Today!
`````` Only $1299.99 - butterflylabs.com ``````

wumpus

Hero Member

Offline

Activity: 812
Merit: 1022

No Maps for These Territories

Re: Client 0.3.24-beta feedback and question

July 15, 2011, 09:25:18 AM

#2

Quote from: MeSarah on July 15, 2011, 08:20:02 AM

Now for my question. Even though the btc client is complaining about the time (which is correct) it still is downloading the block chain. Is it safe to use the client? Should I change the time from CST to UTC?

You can simply use your local time, but you should make sure the timezone is configured correctly so that it can derive UTC to use on the network.

It will download the blockchain with an incorrectly configured time, but you cannot submit transactions.

Bitcoin Core developer [PGP] Warning: For most, coin loss is a larger risk than coin theft. A disk can die any time. Regularly back up your wallet through File → Backup Wallet to an external storage or the (encrypted!) cloud. Use a separate offline wallet for storing larger amounts.

geek-trader

Sr. Member

Offline

Activity: 294
Merit: 250

Re: Client 0.3.24-beta feedback and question

July 18, 2011, 06:18:54 AM

#3

Quote from: MeSarah on July 15, 2011, 08:20:02 AM

Today I tried to install the btc client on two linux distros, Mandriva 2011-rc1 and Puppy 5.25. The cleint would not run on Mandriva, something about a missing lib. I forget which but I want to say lib.so.jpeg. On Puppy the client complains about making sure the system time is correct.

Now for my question. Even though the btc client is complaining about the time (which is correct) it still is downloading the block chain. Is it safe to use the client? Should I change the time from CST to UTC?

No one will answer you because you threatened to call the US police on this forum.

Make 1 deposit and earn BTC for life! http://bitcoinpyramid.com/r/345
Play my FREE HTML5 games at: http://magigames.org BTC donations accepted.