masternode only for linux? Will it be for Windows?
You can install a masternode on widows, if you prefer. I only suggest that you do not use your wallet with your coins as the masternode. Either rent a windows vps or use a spare windows pc. Most likely you will be able to run the QT version on the system where your masternode will be set up. Just run the QT after it syncs, go to Tools > Open Wallet Configuration File .
Then paste this into the file:
rpcuser=YOUR_LONG_AND_RANDOM_USERNAME
rpcpassword=YOUR_VERY_LONG_AND_RANDOM_PASSWORD
rpcallowip=127.0.0.2
rpcport=8091
port=8093
listen=1
server=1
daemon=1
logtimestamps=1
masternode=1
externalip=YOUR_UNIQUE_VPS_IP_ADDRESS
masternodeprivkey=YOUR_MASTERNODE_KEY_YOU_GENERATED
Save.
Restart the wallet
* Notice that I changed the rpcallowip parameter to 127.0.0.2 just in case you were trying on a home network. Also if you are trying to run a masternode on your LAN you will need to forward ports 8091-8093.
If you have an aversion to command line, or would rather not fool around with linux, this will work!