Topic: Open source, safe... and then Windows (Read 98 times)
I guess that quite soon Windows will start to keep track of how many coins you have in which wallets and then send this juicy piece of information directly to NSA. But of course I may be wrong. Maybe this is already happening.
Just use the operating system you are most comfortable with.
While Windows 10 does have a lot of privacy issues, it also has a lot of security functionality when compared to older versions of Windows. If you trust Microsoft (which may not be a good idea) and you are more knowledgeable on Windows then Linux, then you should probably just stick to Windows.
While Windows 10 does have a lot of privacy issues, it also has a lot of security functionality when compared to older versions of Windows. If you trust Microsoft (which may not be a good idea) and you are more knowledgeable on Windows then Linux, then you should probably just stick to Windows.
I think as long as you don't visit suspicious sites and/or click phishing links and stuff like that - you should be safe, regardless of the OS you use.
If you have more than a few hundred dollars invested into cryptocurrencies then you should definitely have a OS specially dedicated to your crypto coins. You can dual boot Windows and Linux and keep all your coins on Linux, while using the Windows OS for your personal use. As windows wouldn't be too safe for hodling your cryptocurrencies.
Windows is not a thorough software. I agree with that. But why do you trust Linux? There are no obstacles for modern hackers. For them, there is a problem of a large amount of time to hack the computer. I never keep all my savings in one wallet or on one exchange. Also, I always use 2 factor authentication. Maybe I am lucky but I have not had to have hacked into my account.
I believe that a dedicated computer just for your wallet and your transactions is the best option. I don't think that Linux is better than Windows.
If you have one PC for games, torrent cracked programs and your transactions you have many possibilities to be the next victim.
Linux has the advantage to be free and there are versions running on older computers.
Read about cold - hot wallets, how to use them and what a safe transaction means and you'll be alright. It is not a rocket science...
If you have one PC for games, torrent cracked programs and your transactions you have many possibilities to be the next victim.
Linux has the advantage to be free and there are versions running on older computers.
Read about cold - hot wallets, how to use them and what a safe transaction means and you'll be alright. It is not a rocket science...
I ahve read many security advices telling how you should keep your keys off-line and make sure you only use open source wallets and app. And then all that goes into Windows, one of the most obscure pieces of software known to mankind.
Is safety achieved on Win or you have to stick to Linux?
Is safety achieved on Win or you have to stick to Linux?
I know is not rocket science. What I am saying is that you take lots of precautions using public source wallets, client side, etc.. and then you use them on a system that could be potentially used to spy.
I believe that a dedicated computer just for your wallet and your transactions is the best option. I don't think that Linux is better than Windows.
If you have one PC for games, torrent cracked programs and your transactions you have many possibilities to be the next victim.
Linux has the advantage to be free and there are versions running on older computers.
Read about cold - hot wallets, how to use them and what a safe transaction means and you'll be alright. It is not a rocket science...
If you have one PC for games, torrent cracked programs and your transactions you have many possibilities to be the next victim.
Linux has the advantage to be free and there are versions running on older computers.
Read about cold - hot wallets, how to use them and what a safe transaction means and you'll be alright. It is not a rocket science...
I ahve read many security advices telling how you should keep your keys off-line and make sure you only use open source wallets and app. And then all that goes into Windows, one of the most obscure pieces of software known to mankind.
Is safety achieved on Win or you have to stick to Linux?
Is safety achieved on Win or you have to stick to Linux?
I ahve read many security advices telling how you should keep your keys off-line and make sure you only use open source wallets and app. And then all that goes into Windows, one of the most obscure pieces of software known to mankind.
Is safety achieved on Win or you have to stick to Linux?
Is safety achieved on Win or you have to stick to Linux?
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