Was searching around on Google on how to start, bitcoin mining after download a crap load of software, installing ATI drivers, uninstalling and installing older versions then signing up for a massive amount of mining pools, i was about ready to give up on the entire thing. Then seeing after trying to mine for like 5 days it would take forever to even get 1 bitcoin. Then found this simple Guide. Hope it helps out my fellow Bitcoin Forum Readers.
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