Quote from: BlackHatCoiner on Today at 06:54:46 AM

Quote from: n0nce on December 01, 2021, 11:35:42 PM

However, these install guides have you install and configure many things, like getting packages that you won't need anymore after switching to c-lightning, such as go itself. That's why me personally, I'd reinstall the node. Backup the blockchain, wipe the drive, and start off clean, then put back the blockchain and Core will find it again; lastly install C-Lightning and you're good

Is there any specific reason you recommend me c-lightning? Is it possibly simpler than LND? I'm a person who has not much free time these days and wants to experience with the lightning network whenever he finds some. I'd definitely want the most suitable or easiest to use.

Which one is more suitable for you (or easier to use) depends on a lot of factors, like Rath said. For me, it was important that the software would run efficiently and quickly, which is one thing C can just do better than Go at the moment. On the other hand, I'm missing out on Zap for example, which is a bit of a pity, because I don't think there are similar clients that allow you to kind of use your node from other machines for day-to-day transactions. Well, maybe through RTL, but it's not really focused towards that; instead more on maintaining and administering the node. In general, it seems there is more software support for LND. Another example would be BlueWallet, which allows to connect only to LND instances (through LNDHub).

Quote from: BlackHatCoiner on Today at 06:54:46 AM

Also, if I want to use c-lightning, why do I have to uninstall LND?

You don't have to, but always installing new stuff without removing the old one, in the long run just clutters your machine.