LinuxCoin A lightweight Debian based OS with everything ready to go.

[hugolp]

I strongly suggest that you do *not* have a secure and non secure bitcoin client options. This will invariably lead to supreme confusion with average users.

I have to agree with this one.

BACKUP
It would be extremely helpful if there was an easy (GUI) way for the user to email the encrypted wallet.dat file (with the same password used for entry to bitcoin). It would be best if this file could be unencrypted in both windows and Linux, but if only Linuxcoin that will suffice.

Someone  might start working on something like this soon. But it would be ideal if the GUI (or the client) told you when you needed to backup your wallet again. It could be done easier than it sounds. The program just needs to remember the date of the last backup and the client has a rpc command that provides the creation date of the first address in the queue. Comparing the two dates you can tell the user if a new backup is needed or not. The only problem is communiticating with the wallet, because opening the jsonrpc only for this seems a bad deal because of the security problems it could bring.

Both bootup and shutdown work fine here.

And I would suggest extrongly against java and no need for a good browser. LinuxCoin is meant to be secure. There is really no need to use it to visit the web and stuff.

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[Smalleyster]

And I would suggest extrongly against java and no need for a good browser. LinuxCoin is meant to be secure. There is really no need to use it to visit the web and stuff.

Booting in Transient mode has turned out to be much more popular than I thought. The chromium browser works *much* better than the new one.

It seems some are very interested in browsing the web while not leaving any droppings or becoming infected.

I get the very distinct impression from most that I talk to that they could not care less about bitcoin but love the idea of secure browsing.

Whodathunkit?

[mikeo]

My next goal is probably being done already by some of you more linux savvy folks. I'm looking for an executable  script that once Linuxcoin was launched would:

1) configure 4 GPUs (one 5830 and 3x 5850s) with overclocking and 80% fans;

2) launch four interations of AMDOverdriveCtrl (or some other monitoring app) to track GPU temps/performance; and,

3) logon and start four deepbit pool miners.

This is totally over my head, so suggestions are welcome.

[jondecker76]

My next goal is probably being done already by some of you more linux savvy folks. I'm looking for an executable  script that once Linuxcoin was launched would:

1) configure 4 GPUs (one 5830 and 3x 5850s) with overclocking and 80% fans;

2) launch four interations of AMDOverdriveCtrl (or some other monitoring app) to track GPU temps/performance; and,

3) logon and start four deepbit pool miners.

This is totally over my head, so suggestions are welcome.

Have you tried smartcoin yet, it can do all of this and its pre-installed on linuxcoin

[hack6500]

My next goal is probably being done already by some of you more linux savvy folks. I'm looking for an executable  script that once Linuxcoin was launched would:

1) configure 4 GPUs (one 5830 and 3x 5850s) with overclocking and 80% fans;

2) launch four interations of AMDOverdriveCtrl (or some other monitoring app) to track GPU temps/performance; and,

3) logon and start four deepbit pool miners.

This is totally over my head, so suggestions are welcome.

I will provide the framework..

copy the /bin/start_mining.sh to ~/myminer.sh
edit this file
 - pre-populate the variables
 - remove the loop
 - and utilize the wonderful functions provided!

so long as your using persistence this will remain on reboot.

you will graduate 'shell script editing 101' as this would be a rewarding and educational experience!

for extra credit create another script and cron job to check and relaunch the ~/myminer.sh if rebooted.

[mikeo]

Thanks for these suggestions. I see I have some homework to accomplish ;-)

[drgr33n]

New feature to linuxcoin !!

https://tails.boum.org/contribute/design/memory_erasure/

And I would suggest extrongly against java and no need for a good browser. LinuxCoin is meant to be secure. There is really no need to use it to visit the web and stuff.

Booting in Transient mode has turned out to be much more popular than I thought. The chromium browser works *much* better than the new one.

It seems some are very interested in browsing the web while not leaving any droppings or becoming infected.

I get the very distinct impression from most that I talk to that they could not care less about bitcoin but love the idea of secure browsing.

Whodathunkit?

I cannot do much more about the boot. I'm not going to compromise security over a fast boot. I've explained the reasons why the boot now takes longer than usual. I've fixed the shutdown problems. On my system it takes around 30 seconds to shutdown.

iceweasel is more secure than chromium. There's nothing stopping you from installing after downloading. The reason why I dropped chromium is because iceweasel compliments tor. There's a nice button at the top right of the browser. If you set it on then you are browsing anonymous. The reason why it's slow to load is because of the pax security features.

Also I'm not going to add java but you can also do this via the package manager. I will also include a standard kernel option very soon. I just wanted to get things user friendly before I start adding features like that. Bitcoin has taken a knock in the security dept. I'm trying to create an environment that is as safe and secure as possible.

i will drop the secure bitcoin client because the bitcoin client included in linuxcoin has the option to encrypt your wallet
 

[mikeo]

@drgr33n,

Using the new UNetbootin to install 0.2-Final with 2000MB persistence on 4GB flash drive. On my Gaming/Miner with 2x 5830 CrossFired, which has been working fine under the old UNetbootin build, I get his red star error after the Linuxcoin splash screen and halts with CLI:

Code:

Startpar: service(s) returned failure: isc-dhcp-server
Last login: Sun Aug 7 18:13:19 UTC 2011 on tty3
Linux linuxcoin 2.6.39-3-amd64 #1 SMP PREEMPT Mon Jul 25 11:22:19 UTC 2011 x86_64

I assume linuxcoin is not able to get an IP address through DHCP. This machine boots into Win7-64 just fine and obtains an IP address.

[drgr33n]

@drgr33n,

Using the new UNetbootin to install 0.2-Final with 2000MB persistence on 4GB flash drive. On my Gaming/Miner with 2x 5830 CrossFired, which has been working fine under the old UNetbootin build, I get his red star error after the Linuxcoin splash screen and halts with CLI:

Code:

Startpar: service(s) returned failure: isc-dhcp-server
Last login: Sun Aug 7 18:13:19 UTC 2011 on tty3
Linux linuxcoin 2.6.39-3-amd64 #1 SMP PREEMPT Mon Jul 25 11:22:19 UTC 2011 x86_64

I assume linuxcoin is not able to get an IP address through DHCP. This machine boots into Win7-64 just fine and obtains an IP address.

You sis format your USB drive before starting right ? It looks like you might have some persistent space loaded from your last install if it's prompting Last login: Sun Aug 7 18:13:19 UTC 2011 on tty3 ? Just a thought. If not send me your dmesg output.

[bigjake52]

Now If I would put my miners on this how would I overclock?
I assume linux has no msi after burner like porgram,

Personly im not a big fan of linux but something like this is quite smart, and a good use for linux.....


Also could I just install this to the hard drive of the miners, as I have goten hard drives for my miners, even if they are 15-40 gigs,

Now that said, Is it worth my time to migrate my miners from windows xp and windows 7 just to mine with linux? Would I get better Mhash? like 10-15 is great

Does the miner in linux have a gui like guiminer?

I hate comand line,


I"m sorry if that has been aswered before but I just can not sit thouhg and surf for stuff

[mikeo]

@drgr33n,

Using the new UNetbootin to install 0.2-Final with 2000MB persistence on 4GB flash drive. On my Gaming/Miner with 2x 5830 CrossFired, which has been working fine under the old UNetbootin build, I get his red star error after the Linuxcoin splash screen and halts with CLI:

Code:

Startpar: service(s) returned failure: isc-dhcp-server
Last login: Sun Aug 7 18:13:19 UTC 2011 on tty3
Linux linuxcoin 2.6.39-3-amd64 #1 SMP PREEMPT Mon Jul 25 11:22:19 UTC 2011 x86_64

I assume linuxcoin is not able to get an IP address through DHCP. This machine boots into Win7-64 just fine and obtains an IP address.

You sis format your USB drive before starting right ? It looks like you might have some persistent space loaded from your last install if it's prompting Last login: Sun Aug 7 18:13:19 UTC 2011 on tty3 ? Just a thought. If not send me your dmesg output.

@drgr33n,

Yep, did a format (FAT32) of the 4GB flash drive prior to using the new UNetbootin. Pardon this dumb linux-noob question, but do I type "dmesg" at the CLI when it halts?

[drgr33n]

Just a thought would you guys like to see CUDA support in 1.0-alpha ?

@drgr33n,

Using the new UNetbootin to install 0.2-Final with 2000MB persistence on 4GB flash drive. On my Gaming/Miner with 2x 5830 CrossFired, which has been working fine under the old UNetbootin build, I get his red star error after the Linuxcoin splash screen and halts with CLI:

Code:

Startpar: service(s) returned failure: isc-dhcp-server
Last login: Sun Aug 7 18:13:19 UTC 2011 on tty3
Linux linuxcoin 2.6.39-3-amd64 #1 SMP PREEMPT Mon Jul 25 11:22:19 UTC 2011 x86_64

I assume linuxcoin is not able to get an IP address through DHCP. This machine boots into Win7-64 just fine and obtains an IP address.

You sis format your USB drive before starting right ? It looks like you might have some persistent space loaded from your last install if it's prompting Last login: Sun Aug 7 18:13:19 UTC 2011 on tty3 ? Just a thought. If not send me your dmesg output.

@drgr33n,

Yep, did a format (FAT32) of the 4GB flash drive prior to using the new UNetbootin. Pardon this dumb linux-noob question, but do I type "dmesg" at the CLI when it halts?

Yes if you type

Code:

dmesg > dmesg.log

and you can upload the file somewhere if you like.

[mameise]

Hi,

very nice one! I am using it some days now and its great. Actually i only use it as a safe wallet, but maybe i will give it a try on my mining rig when i have the time.

I would have some questions.

I was able to change the clock for my timezone. But how can i change the keyboard to german layout? And i also tried to use tor, but when i but it on in browser it says that proxy test was not succesful and i cannot browse any site... what am i making wrong?

thanks and regards
happy LinuxCoin User

[drgr33n]

Hi,

very nice one! I am using it some days now and its great. Actually i only use it as a safe wallet, but maybe i will give it a try on my mining rig when i have the time.

I would have some questions.

I was able to change the clock for my timezone. But how can i change the keyboard to german layout? And i also tried to use tor, but when i but it on in browser it says that proxy test was not succesful and i cannot browse any site... what am i making wrong?

thanks and regards
happy LinuxCoin User

You might have to restart the services

Code:

sudo /etc/init.d/tor restart

[plastic.elastic]

How do i surf anonymously with the browser?

I read a few posts back then there is like a toggle built in the browser to turn this feature on?

[plastic.elastic]

For the guys struggling with my HDD install video. Its due to the hightened security PaX will not let grub probe anything lol. heres a fix.

Code:

for i in $(ls /usr/sbin | grep grub); do
  paxctl -C /usr/sbin/$i
  paxctl -cE /usr/sbin/$i
done
grub-install /dev/sdX
update-grub

I should be rolling out the HDD installer with a nice QT interface over the weekend

I will wait for the HD installer then, i tried the above code. It still does not work. It wasn able to install Grub (something about Blocklist of the HD and hence Grub does not install)

I put the loop code in a script, then ran it. Then i manual called grub-install and update grub.

[pekv2]

After drgreen pointed out to me for my problem I was missing a period. After solving that problem, the next step I could not mount anything [could not be mounted, location does not exist error, as I checked, the location did exist ]. I gave up trying to install it to hdd and will wait for the installer.

Sounds really exciting as described how tight the security is, I cannot wait, in excitement to use  .

[drgr33n]

How do i surf anonymously with the browser?

I read a few posts back then there is like a toggle built in the browser to turn this feature on?

little onion icon located on the browser. right click it and click toggle tor.

[TeaRex]

Just FYI, the UNetBootin download in the first post doesn't work at the moment - server gives a 404.

[NothinG]

Just FYI, the UNetBootin download in the first post doesn't work at the moment - server gives a 404.

http://linuxcoin.co.uk/downloads/unetbootin/unetbootin-windows-555.exe