Topic: Ubuntu - live-USB or install? (Read 1544 times)
I was also thinking about there to move my bitcoins from deepbit and as for now, I cannot really decide. So, I'm storing my bitcoins on deepbit account...
How about this, applying the same logic as with a partitioned USB to this.
Using mybitcoin.com for day to day transactions and when there's enough coins sending that to your linux wallet address, and backing it up from there.
You have the security of a backed up wallet for significant amounts, and the day to day ease of use of an e-wallet.
It feels like I'm missing some fundamental point on how this logic fails, could this work?
Using mybitcoin.com for day to day transactions and when there's enough coins sending that to your linux wallet address, and backing it up from there.
You have the security of a backed up wallet for significant amounts, and the day to day ease of use of an e-wallet.
It feels like I'm missing some fundamental point on how this logic fails, could this work?
Oh, sorry...
Why wouldn't you like to use eWallets, like mybitcoin? I think it's quite secure.
Why wouldn't you like to use eWallets, like mybitcoin? I think it's quite secure.
* SomeoneWeird laughs at mybitcoins security
Hackers in house?! Oh, sorry...
Why wouldn't you like to use eWallets, like mybitcoin? I think it's quite secure.
Why wouldn't you like to use eWallets, like mybitcoin? I think it's quite secure.
* SomeoneWeird laughs at mybitcoins security
Having discovered bitcoin only a few days ago, I don't have the ability to judge for myself what is more or less secure.
I only go by what seems to be a general consensus among different people/guides that using linux and a bitcoin client is a preferred method security-wise.
I'm definitely open to hear otherwise, it would certainly save me a great deal of headache to simply use an eWallet.
I only go by what seems to be a general consensus among different people/guides that using linux and a bitcoin client is a preferred method security-wise.
I'm definitely open to hear otherwise, it would certainly save me a great deal of headache to simply use an eWallet.
Oh, sorry...
Why wouldn't you like to use eWallets, like mybitcoin? I think it's quite secure.
Why wouldn't you like to use eWallets, like mybitcoin? I think it's quite secure.
I really advice to use LinuxCoin with permanent install.
I have made some scripts for it to restart miners, if errors occur, etc. So now it's ideal platform for mining
I have made some scripts for it to restart miners, if errors occur, etc. So now it's ideal platform for mining
he said that he wants it secure. that is not secure.
Why not?
He wants a wallet, not a miner.
I really advice to use LinuxCoin with permanent install.
I have made some scripts for it to restart miners, if errors occur, etc. So now it's ideal platform for mining
I have made some scripts for it to restart miners, if errors occur, etc. So now it's ideal platform for mining
he said that he wants it secure. that is not secure.
Why not?
Secure or not, I'm not interested in mining at this point.
More in investement.
More in investement.
I really advice to use LinuxCoin with permanent install.
I have made some scripts for it to restart miners, if errors occur, etc. So now it's ideal platform for mining
I have made some scripts for it to restart miners, if errors occur, etc. So now it's ideal platform for mining
he said that he wants it secure. that is not secure.
I really advice to use LinuxCoin with permanent install.
I have made some scripts for it to restart miners, if errors occur, etc. So now it's ideal platform for mining
I have made some scripts for it to restart miners, if errors occur, etc. So now it's ideal platform for mining
Awesome, thanks!
The partitioned live-usb method looks like the best ratio between security and practicality.
Someone should write a tutorial on it
The partitioned live-usb method looks like the best ratio between security and practicality.
Someone should write a tutorial on it
hehe, don't thank, tip
Awesome, thanks!
The partitioned live-usb method looks like the best ratio between security and practicality.
Someone should write a tutorial on it
The partitioned live-usb method looks like the best ratio between security and practicality.
Someone should write a tutorial on it
Yeah, I already partitioned it using a bootable program.
Now I just need the location/name of the blockchain file/s
Now I just need the location/name of the blockchain file/s
windows - %APPDATA%/Bitcoin/
unix - ~/.bitcoin/
The 2 files starting with blk are the blockchain files, copy them both.
Yeah, I already partitioned it using a bootable program.
Now I just need the location/name of the blockchain file/s
Now I just need the location/name of the blockchain file/s
Paragon Partition Manager will do it easily
you have to install special drivers for windows to be able to partition usb's. or at least in xp you did.
Paragon Partition Manager will do it easily
Sounds good.
I'll find information on how to partition a flash drive
Could you tell me where the blockchain is located in Ubuntu?
Is it a file or multiple files?
Thanks
I'll find information on how to partition a flash drive
Could you tell me where the blockchain is located in Ubuntu?
Is it a file or multiple files?
Thanks
Different sources are saying different things.
To my understanding a live-usb version (WITHOUT installation/storage memory) of ubuntu is good for security since it doesn't leave traces of your wallet somewhere.
On the flipside the bitcoin client has to reconstruct the block chain every time, which can take hours for me, seems really impractical.
I'm looking for a good ratio between security and accessibility.
Thoughts?
To my understanding a live-usb version (WITHOUT installation/storage memory) of ubuntu is good for security since it doesn't leave traces of your wallet somewhere.
On the flipside the bitcoin client has to reconstruct the block chain every time, which can take hours for me, seems really impractical.
I'm looking for a good ratio between security and accessibility.
Thoughts?
partition it into 2 (say if you have a 8gb usb) 6gb ubuntu - 2gb blockchain.
Boot ubuntu > copy blockchain to local filesystem > run bitcoin > do whatever > backup wallet > shutdown.
Different sources are saying different things.
To my understanding a live-usb version (WITHOUT installation/storage memory) of ubuntu is good for security since it doesn't leave traces of your wallet somewhere.
On the flipside the bitcoin client has to reconstruct the block chain every time, which can take hours for me, seems really impractical.
I'm looking for a good ratio between security and accessibility.
Thoughts?
To my understanding a live-usb version (WITHOUT installation/storage memory) of ubuntu is good for security since it doesn't leave traces of your wallet somewhere.
On the flipside the bitcoin client has to reconstruct the block chain every time, which can take hours for me, seems really impractical.
I'm looking for a good ratio between security and accessibility.
Thoughts?
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