I've read above that you are using forced browser mining now (to make some cash - nothing wrong with that), but having this process run while trying to simply update the repo list (which is what I assume is making my pi run like a Zx81) is just ridiculous.
It's obviously caning all of the pi's resources.
Are there any plans to remove this forced mining in newer versions and maybe introduce a premium version instead? If not, Minera is no longer of any use to me as this is just crazy.
Actually is an issue that there is forced mining, even if you visit getminera.com it forces you to mine.
My issue is that its done in a sneaky and dishonest manner, if the developer is hurting this much for money, then he might implement other techniques that will steal hash rates from minners or compromise our wallets.
Just offer minera as a paid service...
You still didn't understand how browser mining is working, it doesn't have anything to do with your RPI. It's a BROWSER mining not Rpi-CPU mining. So it doesn't waste or use any RPI resources, it uses your browser idle CPU instead and only when you look at Minera web interface from any PC/Mac.
And by the way, it's not hidden, you have full control over it, you can just go to the settings page and turn it off forever.
So please do not continue to tell me I'm a thief or anything like that because it's simply false. And lastly, if you still have problems, don't use Minera.
What are you talking about, I went to your site on my laptop, and of all of a sudden my cpu and fans get maxed out, computer starts acting slow.
I did not give you permission to max out my cpu, you do not inform anyone, anywhere, on your site that sates that you "stealing" cpu power.
If you think what you are doing is morally correct, then you have moral issues, and will most likely escalate your thefts to fit your agenda.
At this point, I wouldnt even use or recomened anyone to use your product. Even if you stoped and started to charge people for your services.
Honestly man, how do you think its morally correct to use peoples cpu without their permission. And yes it is stealing and that makes you a thief.
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I hate to be harsh, its awesome that you are providing a cool open source software, its rare these days, but from our point of view, how can we trust someone thats pulling something what you are doing. In this day of age, you need to charge people for your services. The only competition out there is awesome miner, and they charge a hefty price.
I don't mean to call you a thief, im sure your intentions are good willed and I hope the best for you.