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Re: sx command line utilities - Empower The Sysadmin With Bitcoin Tools
Hm, adding --enable-testnet to ./configure doesn't seem to be working. I did it for libbitcoin, obelisk, and sx. It is still giving me the following, which is the hash of mainnet genesis block. Yes I am sure I am using the correct sx binary.
Code:
~/sx/worker$ ../bin/sx initchain blockchain/
INFO: Imported genesis block 000000000019d6689c085ae165831e934ff763ae46a2a6c172b3f1b60a8ce26f
INFO: Imported genesis block 000000000019d6689c085ae165831e934ff763ae46a2a6c172b3f1b60a8ce26f
try:
$ make clean
$ make
...
it probably didn't rebuild the modules
Nope, I deleted the entire ~/sx directory and reran the installer with the --enable-test on libbitcoin, obelisk, and sx. I saw it rebuild everything. I still get the same genesis block hash.
Re: sx command line utilities - Empower The Sysadmin With Bitcoin Tools
Hm, adding --enable-testnet to ./configure doesn't seem to be working. I did it for libbitcoin, obelisk, and sx. It is still giving me the following, which is the hash of mainnet genesis block. Yes I am sure I am using the correct sx binary.
Code:
~/sx/worker$ ../bin/sx initchain blockchain/
INFO: Imported genesis block 000000000019d6689c085ae165831e934ff763ae46a2a6c172b3f1b60a8ce26f
INFO: Imported genesis block 000000000019d6689c085ae165831e934ff763ae46a2a6c172b3f1b60a8ce26f
Re: sx command line utilities - Empower The Sysadmin With Bitcoin Tools
sorry, I am trying to be helpful, I didnt actually run it with --help I just looked at the install script which clearly shows that it would display info that would help you see that you need to add --testnet .. but seemingly that's not what you're seeing when you actually execute it.
Sorry, I guess there was a misunderstanding. The latest version of the installation script does not have a testnet option.
Re: sx command line utilities - Empower The Sysadmin With Bitcoin Tools
RTFM doesn't tell him shit - you have to configure libbitcoin with --enable-testnet.
Thank you, for actually being helpful.
Re: sx command line utilities - Empower The Sysadmin With Bitcoin Tools
Okay, I get how to install it, but how do I actually run it so obelisk will sync with testnet instead of mainnet?
what I said on the previous page: " If you run 'sx-install.sh --help' then it shows you some usage info. "
Regards,
RTFM.
And tell me where it mentions anything about testnet. It doesn't. I would RTFM if there was a FM.
Code:
~$ bash install-sx.sh --help
[+] Welcome to S(pesmilo)X(changer).
[+] Install script help:
--> To execute this script type:
--> To execute this script and install at a specific path type:
This script will install libbitcoin, libwallet, obelisk and sx tools.
The standard path for the installation is /usr/local/
The stardard path for the conf files is /etc.
[+] Welcome to S(pesmilo)X(changer).
[+] Install script help:
--> To execute this script type:
--> To execute this script and install at a specific path type:
This script will install libbitcoin, libwallet, obelisk and sx tools.
The standard path for the installation is /usr/local/
The stardard path for the conf files is /etc.
Re: sx command line utilities - Empower The Sysadmin With Bitcoin Tools
Hm, I think I figured out what I need to do, but now I'm getting the following when building obelisk:
Code:
In file included from worker/main.cpp:8:0:
worker/node_impl.hpp:60:5: error: leveldb_blockchain in namespace obelisk::bc does not name a type
worker/node_impl.hpp:60:5: error: leveldb_blockchain in namespace obelisk::bc does not name a type
Re: sx command line utilities - Empower The Sysadmin With Bitcoin Tools
Forgive me if this is not the best location to post about Obelisk.
How do you install obelisk mainnet and testnet side by side on the same computer?
I have used the install_sx.sh script to install Obelisk mainnet. I am running Linux.
Thanks.
How do you install obelisk mainnet and testnet side by side on the same computer?
I have used the install_sx.sh script to install Obelisk mainnet. I am running Linux.
Thanks.
The question is in the subject. If I am running a Bitcoin website, how do I ensure that the webhost doesn't steal bitcoins on the server or replace an address displayed on my website with their own? I know I can encrypt the wallet, but that would prevent the server from automatically paying out. Multisig helps (since the buyer or seller need to agree with what is happening to the money) but the multisig information can still be replaced with that of the webhost.
What is the solution? Do websites like localbitcoins.com do something special?
What is the solution? Do websites like localbitcoins.com do something special?
For your offline wallet on dedicated computer:
Why does it help to be offline STARTING before installing Linux? I thought it only matters that it is offline forever-- STARTING right before the wallet is created.
But many guides recommend to install xubuntu offline with apt-offline, etc.. That is a PITA. Please explain the benefit.
It's so much easier to install the OS and armory/electrum while online, THEN unplug the ethernet cable and superglue the port Can you refer me to a complete guide? So many are different/outdated.
Thanks again, sorry if redundant.
Why does it help to be offline STARTING before installing Linux? I thought it only matters that it is offline forever-- STARTING right before the wallet is created.
But many guides recommend to install xubuntu offline with apt-offline, etc.. That is a PITA. Please explain the benefit.
It's so much easier to install the OS and armory/electrum while online, THEN unplug the ethernet cable and superglue the port
Can you refer me to a complete guide? So many are different/outdated. Thanks again, sorry if redundant.
If you are replying to me, I don't think I ever said to be offline before installing Linux. Of course you need to get Linux from somewhere and that is probably the Internet. I agree that you should install the OS and wallet first, then disable the Internet.
I don't know of a complete guide. You want to first create the Linux LiveUSB. How you do that depends on whether you are currently running Linux or Windows. The following is a guide for if you are running Linux.
http://www.pendrivelinux.com/creating-an-ubuntu-live-usb-from-cd/#more-5191
It is not completely safe to run LiveUSB, just like it is not completely safe to run a dedicated computer. The manufacturer may have introduced a vulnerability into either the computer or USB drive at the hardware level. There are steps to take that will allow you to safely use with a LiveUSB or dedicated computer, assuming that the devices are not compromised on a hardware level.
This addresses the LiveUSB security issue. If you use a USB device with an integrated switch to disable write access you can be sure that the contents of the drive don't change. This is assuming the device never leaves your sight (since someone can just flip the switch and modify files on the drive) and assuming that you trust the drive manufacturer to correctly implement the write protect feature.
I would be careful where I got the USB device from. They have microcontrollers in them, which can be reprogrammed.
Of course, if you want persistence (wallet files, etc.) you need to disable the write protect or have one flash drive for the OS and another for the data.
Ultimately it is up to you to answer: Do you have enough bitcoin to justify (a) dedicated computer(s)? I personally feel a LiveCD is sufficient, with a flash drive for the (encrypted) wallet.dat.
This addresses the LiveUSB security issue. If you use a USB device with an integrated switch to disable write access you can be sure that the contents of the drive don't change. This is assuming the device never leaves your sight (since someone can just flip the switch and modify files on the drive) and assuming that you trust the drive manufacturer to correctly implement the write protect feature.
I would be careful where I got the USB device from. They have microcontrollers in them, which can be reprogrammed.
Of course, if you want persistence (wallet files, etc.) you need to disable the write protect or have one flash drive for the OS and another for the data.
Ultimately it is up to you to answer: Do you have enough bitcoin to justify (a) dedicated computer(s)? I personally feel a LiveCD is sufficient, with a flash drive for the (encrypted) wallet.dat.
Currently, what is the most secure Linux Distro to run BitcoinQT or Armory?
Is Linux-TAILS the best or something else better? But is it possible to install TAILS to an internal hard drive while still having persistence?
Is there another distro with TOR on by default, that you can install on a hard drive?
Or is there a newer custom Bitcoin Distro? Like LinuxCoin or Bitsafe, but they are old.
Sorry if this is redundant, it's hard to keep up with the latest custom Bitcoin Distros.
Is Linux-TAILS the best or something else better? But is it possible to install TAILS to an internal hard drive while still having persistence?
Is there another distro with TOR on by default, that you can install on a hard drive?
Or is there a newer custom Bitcoin Distro? Like LinuxCoin or Bitsafe, but they are old.
Sorry if this is redundant, it's hard to keep up with the latest custom Bitcoin Distros.
What do you want? Do you want to run the client thru Tor? Do you want a LiveCD or install to hard drive. It sounds like you want Tor and hard drive install, but LinuxCoin and Bitsafe appear to work differently.
Let me know your needs and I should be able to throw something together that is based on Debian.
Re: sx command line utilities - Empower The Sysadmin With Bitcoin Tools
Yes, but if you point to a Testnet obelisk server in your sx.cfg file, it should fix that. The list of servers is at https://wiki.unsystem.net/index.php/Obelisk/Servers. There is one Testnet server listed and it appears to not be working for me.