I am new to bitcoin and my friend who uses bitcoins told me that it is better for new people to mine other coins what coins are best for new people and what coins are easiest to mine
If you want to mine altcoin I'll recommend a proof of stakes coin no expensive mining rig or equiptment all you need is a wallet of the coin you are mining with a coin on it..
Some of the most stable altcoins are cbx,rbies but if you want a start up coin take a look at chesscoin on announcement thread..