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Re: Another Hack https://bitcoin-central.net/
by
eggie
on 01/05/2013, 19:28:09 UTC
Good security approach. Hackers you are welcome to inspect code and hack us!

https://github.com/davout/bitcoin-central
You'd prefer a security through obscurity approach?
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Re: Another Hack https://bitcoin-central.net/
by
eggie
on 25/04/2013, 19:47:41 UTC
Well, as far as i can tell this isn't exactly their fault. I'm assuming that they'll actually be installing their own servers in a data center instead of renting a VPS at OVH...
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Re: Is there a market for DDoS protection here?
by
eggie
on 09/04/2013, 20:39:22 UTC
Fortinet?
Barracuda?
pfSense?
Exactly my question...

Or maybe checkpoint? Five of their 12GBit devices would make 60Gbit...
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Re: Hundreds of people have lost money using bitinstant
by
eggie
on 09/04/2013, 20:20:30 UTC
I see lots of issues getting resolved in that thread. What i also see is many people obfuscating the process by not providing the correct data or just complaining. The guy is obviously working his ass off.
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Re: Is there a market for DDoS protection here?
by
eggie
on 09/04/2013, 20:01:28 UTC
Why would anyone pay for a service with no real reputation if there are many other methods that do? Maybe if you offer a great price? DDoS attacks are so difficult to really defend to, i think a good reputation is important.
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Re: Bitcoin created 8gb of files, filling up my SSD, are these needed?
by
eggie
on 09/04/2013, 09:41:24 UTC
It took a long time to start and synchronize the Wallet. It appears that almost 8gb of files were created in the appdate/roaming/bitcoin folder.

As this is a considerable portion of my SSD:
- Are these files forever needed or can I remove them?
- Will these grow with all new transactions? If so, then they might grow into dozens of gb?
- Can these files be moved if they can not be deleted, without haviong to re-synch?

Thanks!
That's the blockchain and there's not much point having it on an SSD, the whole folder on a conventional drive and linked to the current location would be ok.

Thanks guys.
It's all downloaded and synched now, so might as well use the data and have plenty of space elsewhere.
I use the windows client and there is no (?) option to set the data directory, I can also not find any .conf file in the program folder. Is there a way to point the client to a new data directory?

Thanks!
I don't use windows myself but i'd say creating a shortcut to the .exe file that starts bitcoin-qt on windows with the argument -datadir "d:\locationofdatadir" would be easies.

Info on passing arguments in shortcuts:
http://superuser.com/questions/29569/how-to-add-command-line-options-to-shortcut

Thanks, that is very useful anyway.
I just downloaded the Multibit wallet instead, which seems to work without downloading all blocks. Transfer from the Old wallet to the Multibit wallet is instant, so I assume I can transfer all and close/delete/purge the old wallet and all blocks?
That assumption is correct. Wait for at least a few confirmations though. It's unlikely that you'll double-spend it yourself, but you can never be too sure Wink
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Re: Newbie restrictions
by
eggie
on 09/04/2013, 08:10:24 UTC
Newbie here. Good to know that there are some restrictions in place to ensure that people don't spam the boards. Smiley
I don't agree. My coins have been stolen (that's how i feel about it, a better term may be 'taken hostage') by bitcoin-central and i desperately want to add to the discussion how i feel about them. I feel screwed over by them so badly... blegh.
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Re: Looking for investors of 10 BTC each.
by
eggie
on 05/04/2013, 21:36:45 UTC
Hey, i can tell you right off the bat that it is highly unlikely you will find bitcoin investors with the rate of return given, I know of many bitcoin investments that offer over 2% per week which is much higher, however I can give you a few reccomendations for your website. Firstly offer an English version of the website, this is very important if you plan on marketing internationally. Also note that there are alot of men who use bitcoin so perhaps have some products that appeal to men on the homepage if you want to sell to men. People who mine bitcoin might consider purchasing if you can offer products that appeal to them that they can pay for with bitcoin. However if a monthly fee is associated with offering bitcoin as a payment solution I would scrap that idea. If a small percentage of the sale is associated then go for it. Im not exactly sure what bitpay charges but check them out.

Hmm man products like this ---> http://kupi-podaruk.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=22_23&products_id=293 Cheesy
I am talking about phisical products like PSP, Laptops and etc. At the begining i will not sell items for more then 100$ and if there are customers i will then get some more expensive items.
I am going to make it in ENGLISH only.

http://bitcoin.kupi-podaruk.com/
The store is up (no product so far). Curently thinking about a domain name.
Your prices are rediculous. 2 bitcoins for a bt keyboard i could buy for $40 on dx.com?
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Re: Whitelist Requests (Want out of here?)
by
eggie
on 05/04/2013, 21:28:18 UTC
Ya, i want out but i see no one leaving  Tongue
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Re: Offering PayPal for Bitcoin? You're likely to be labeled a scammer - Read why
by
eggie
on 05/04/2013, 21:27:27 UTC
I'd like to add to this that European banking systems work differently and that money transfers can never be reversed at least in Dutch banks. Also, they allow buying other currencies. There are a few sites that allow you to buy BTC through iDeal (the Dutch way to transfer money) and there is no reason to label them a scammer.

I never liked Dutch banking policies not to refund money but I see their point now. Most they'll do is send the recipient a letter, asking them to return the money to the rightful owner. If that doesn't work, the only thing you can do is sue.
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Re: Bitcoin created 8gb of files, filling up my SSD, are these needed?
by
eggie
on 05/04/2013, 20:48:52 UTC
It took a long time to start and synchronize the Wallet. It appears that almost 8gb of files were created in the appdate/roaming/bitcoin folder.

As this is a considerable portion of my SSD:
- Are these files forever needed or can I remove them?
- Will these grow with all new transactions? If so, then they might grow into dozens of gb?
- Can these files be moved if they can not be deleted, without haviong to re-synch?

Thanks!
That's the blockchain and there's not much point having it on an SSD, the whole folder on a conventional drive and linked to the current location would be ok.

Thanks guys.
It's all downloaded and synched now, so might as well use the data and have plenty of space elsewhere.
I use the windows client and there is no (?) option to set the data directory, I can also not find any .conf file in the program folder. Is there a way to point the client to a new data directory?

Thanks!
I don't use windows myself but i'd say creating a shortcut to the .exe file that starts bitcoin-qt on windows with the argument -datadir "d:\locationofdatadir" would be easies.

Info on passing arguments in shortcuts:
http://superuser.com/questions/29569/how-to-add-command-line-options-to-shortcut