i have like 19 years of experience with windows (everything since 3.11), and barely know the basics of linux, guess what i choose for new miner when every day of setup means less btc and more difficulty
i don't care if linux is free if i can have it my way for less than i would loose due to any downtime of system that i know nothing about
as simple as that
i may use bootable ubuntu or knoppix for some hw diagnostics, or on my laptop or some distribution for my nas pc, but why should i experiment with it when i.e. it is 2 days until difficulty goes from 240k to 420k ?
Topic: Mining Bitcoin using a FREE Windows OS! - page 4. (Read 18954 times)
Why would they? GPGPU stuff with ATI is just more troublesome on windows as compared to linux.
Wouldn't running a miner on a VM only slow things down? Why not run a bare-metal always-free Linux miner?
You can use the "first instance" of the Hyper-V-Server, no VMs needed.
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Is it right, that Server2k8 has the same 4 GPU limit like Win7?
My GPUs aren't delivered jet.
This is exactly why I asked if he is running it on the hyper-v OS (essentially the hypervisor software is an OS) but it comes without a gui, if that is the case this thread doesnt make sense, people could just use a linux based miner from the get-go.
From my understand this thread would make sense if he somehow figured out a legal free windows OS on hyper-v, that part I dont get from this thread.
Wouldn't running a miner on a VM only slow things down? Why not run a bare-metal always-free Linux miner?
You can use the "first instance" of the Hyper-V-Server, no VMs needed.
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Is it right, that Server2k8 has the same 4 GPU limit like Win7?
My GPUs aren't delivered jet.
This is exactly why I asked if he is running it on the hyper-v OS (essentially the hypervisor software is an OS) but it comes without a gui, if that is the case this thread doesnt make sense, people could just use a linux based miner from the get-go.
From my understand this thread would make sense if he somehow figured out a legal free windows OS on hyper-v, that part I dont get from this thread.
But you can control Hyper-V from another windows pc with the GUI
And yes, Linux may make sense.
Wouldn't running a miner on a VM only slow things down? Why not run a bare-metal always-free Linux miner?
You can use the "first instance" of the Hyper-V-Server, no VMs needed.
-
Is it right, that Server2k8 has the same 4 GPU limit like Win7?
My GPUs aren't delivered jet.
This is exactly why I asked if he is running it on the hyper-v OS (essentially the hypervisor software is an OS) but it comes without a gui, if that is the case this thread doesnt make sense, people could just use a linux based miner from the get-go.
From my understand this thread would make sense if he somehow figured out a legal free windows OS on hyper-v, that part I dont get from this thread.
Wouldn't running a miner on a VM only slow things down? Why not run a bare-metal always-free Linux miner?
You can use the "first instance" of the Hyper-V-Server, no VMs needed.
-
Is it right, that Server2k8 has the same 4 GPU limit like Win7?
My GPUs aren't delivered jet.
Wouldn't running a miner on a VM only slow things down? Why not run a bare-metal always-free Linux miner?
I don't think he is running a full Windows OS in a VM, he is just running the Free Hyper-V Server (http://www.microsoft.com/hyper-v-server/en/us/default.aspx) and has figured out how to install miner software on top of that. It should run very lean as there is for the most part a very limited GUI and a command prompt. Sounds interesting, I might have to "play".
Although if you are looking for an inexpensive way to get MS licenses, get a TechNet Subscription. Full legit versions for your "testing/lab".
ROFL. You ppl are funny. OP is trying to help, and for those who are more used to and comfy with windows vs. linux this is probably a good thing. When I get home later tonight I'll d/l this and put it on one of my rigs to see. I like the idea of windows from usb, and personally would rather use that than say linuxcoin (which I have and have played around with some).
Now if you really want a full windows os to mine with, simply go d/l whatever flavor of windows 7 you want, install it, and don't activate. Use the 'slgmgr -rearm' trick a few times and then after those expire and windows tells you that it isnt genuine anymore....KEEP MINING! I can personally attest to windows 7 ultimate x64 works just fine for mining after it decides it is not genuine. Also, it is powered by a little atom board and 2gb of memory, and works just fine for mining and for a NAS
Now if you really want a full windows os to mine with, simply go d/l whatever flavor of windows 7 you want, install it, and don't activate. Use the 'slgmgr -rearm' trick a few times and then after those expire and windows tells you that it isnt genuine anymore....KEEP MINING! I can personally attest to windows 7 ultimate x64 works just fine for mining after it decides it is not genuine. Also, it is powered by a little atom board and 2gb of memory, and works just fine for mining and for a NAS
Wouldn't running a miner on a VM only slow things down? Why not run a bare-metal always-free Linux miner?
What exactly did you do to hyper-v so you wont have to install a working OS to run a miner?
Most mining rigs have lowbudget cpus and most of the entry level cpus havnt even got any VT-x instruction sets anymore(it used to be supported by nearly all cpus), so for these cpu's neither hyper-v nor ESXi would be installable, both require at minimum VT-x or VT support.
Hyper-v and ESXi is a hypervisor, acts as a layer between real hardware and running OS, so my question again, what OS is this running and if its Windows as your topic suggest then its not FREE, you pay for windows.
Most mining rigs have lowbudget cpus and most of the entry level cpus havnt even got any VT-x instruction sets anymore(it used to be supported by nearly all cpus), so for these cpu's neither hyper-v nor ESXi would be installable, both require at minimum VT-x or VT support.
Hyper-v and ESXi is a hypervisor, acts as a layer between real hardware and running OS, so my question again, what OS is this running and if its Windows as your topic suggest then its not FREE, you pay for windows.
@DavinciJ15 Yeah I have been watching your videos on bitcoins and rigs and what not, didn't you say in the future you would be selling software or rigs? or am i mistaken?
Im not quite following, Hyper-v is a microsofts latest virtual machine hypervisor which means you still need the actually OS to install on the hypervisor.
All I can assume is that this torrent includes Hyper-v (cracked/keygend?) and a preinstalled OS(cracked/keygend?) which kind of defeats the purpose of the topic, "FREE WINDOWS OS"
All I can assume is that this torrent includes Hyper-v (cracked/keygend?) and a preinstalled OS(cracked/keygend?) which kind of defeats the purpose of the topic, "FREE WINDOWS OS"
You are confused Hyper-v is Like ESXi both are free operating systems used for running virtual machines. The companies hope you will upgrade to their higher end products and MS gets the licensing from the installed virtual machines.
Since you are NOT installing Virtual Machines you do not need to pay for anything.
GO LOOK UP Hyper-v you will see it's free.
Cheers
Davinci
Like I said Basiley, I'm not a fan of linux.
I'll just use the extra Vista Business OEM license I have.
then, its illegal copy.I'll just use the extra Vista Business OEM license I have.
you can't "have"/deploy OEM/OEI licensed Windows, unless you OEM/OEI partner of MS or their client.
starter edition cost from $40 and Basic - from $70.
some people spend more for lunch/breakfast.
LOL Microsoft are losing money with piracy = not good for them !
"piracy" is just part of strategy, form of damping, along with OEM enforcement and etc, aimed to competitors suppresion.
point is, if you start pirating something, why bother with such methods?
Like I said Basiley, I'm not a fan of linux.
I'll just use the extra Vista Business OEM license I have.
then, its illegal copy.I'll just use the extra Vista Business OEM license I have.
you can't "have"/deploy OEM/OEI licensed Windows, unless you OEM/OEI partner of MS or their client.
starter edition cost from $40 and Basic - from $70.
some people spend more for lunch/breakfast.
LOL Microsoft are losing money with piracy = not good for them !
Like I said Basiley, I'm not a fan of linux.
I'll just use the extra Vista Business OEM license I have.
then, its illegal copy.I'll just use the extra Vista Business OEM license I have.
you can't "have"/deploy OEM/OEI licensed Windows, unless you OEM/OEI partner of MS or their client.
starter edition cost from $40 and Basic - from $70.
some people spend more for lunch/breakfast.
Really cannot see the point in this.
Just use Linux. No need for dummy VGA plugs and also no 4 GPU limit !
Just use Linux. No need for dummy VGA plugs and also no 4 GPU limit !
Like I said Basiley, I'm not a fan of linux.
I'll just use the extra Vista Business OEM license I have.
I'll just use the extra Vista Business OEM license I have.
hardly its "free".
you can conclude "free" derivatives of commercial OS'es from Redmond is case:
1. its beta/rc/try-out version.
2 WindowsPE image[with session time-out/uptime limitation].
3. volume license for science["Open" ?&derivatives].
anway, if you need "free" OS, need OS for BTC mining, is way simpler choice of OS, named "GNU/Linux".
you can conclude "free" derivatives of commercial OS'es from Redmond is case:
1. its beta/rc/try-out version.
2 WindowsPE image[with session time-out/uptime limitation].
3. volume license for science["Open" ?&derivatives].
anway, if you need "free" OS, need OS for BTC mining, is way simpler choice of OS, named "GNU/Linux".
Im not quite following, Hyper-v is a microsofts latest virtual machine hypervisor which means you still need the actually OS to install on the hypervisor.
All I can assume is that this torrent includes Hyper-v (cracked/keygend?) and a preinstalled OS(cracked/keygend?) which kind of defeats the purpose of the topic, "FREE WINDOWS OS"
All I can assume is that this torrent includes Hyper-v (cracked/keygend?) and a preinstalled OS(cracked/keygend?) which kind of defeats the purpose of the topic, "FREE WINDOWS OS"
Thanks, that makes sense!
Now I wasn't able to get graphics drivers working in my version of Server 2008... but if you say you have a working setup, maybe I'll give it a try on the rig I am putting together tonight.
Now I wasn't able to get graphics drivers working in my version of Server 2008... but if you say you have a working setup, maybe I'll give it a try on the rig I am putting together tonight.
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