![]() ![]() I understand, but the Windows and Apple operating systems are closed source, so we have to trust what they’re doing I don’t think that’s a good policy, but it’s not all-or-nothing. ![]() Some may be very resistant to a new operating system, preferring Windows or Mac OS. My recommendation for Bitcoiners is Linux Mint, because it is easy to install, very fast (particularly on bootup and shutdown), not bloated (every extra piece of software is a risk), and has rarely crashed on me or behaved weirdly (compared to other versions like Ubuntu and Debian). There are many varieties of Linux and I have tried several. One obstacle that people come across is installing a new operating system on such computers. I suggest people use an open-source operating system like Linux Mint, but use Windows or Mac if you must – that’s better than using a regular, well-used computer that invariably has malware hidden in it. I encourage most Bitcoiners to use a dedicated malware-free computer (with internet access) for making Bitcoin transactions. They may also somehow work out where you live, for example, and extract fingernails or children from you to get you to pay a ransom. ![]() If you keep your Bitcoin seed phrase (usually 12 or 24 words) off the computer with a signing device (eg a hardware wallet – its main purpose), then you might think it’s not that important to have a “clean” computer – not true.Ī malware-infested computer may read your Bitcoin addresses, exposing your balance to an attacker – they can’t take bitcoin just from knowing the address, but they can see how much you have, and calculate from that if you are a worthy target. When making Bitcoin transactions, it’s ideal if your computer has no malware. Translations: German □□ What’s wrong if you use a regular computer? ![]()
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