How long ago was that? And what is ASICs?

So i wouldnt gain any amount of BTC at all?  And what is ASICs?

Even with being in a mining pool, would it still be pointless?

I plan on using a VPS very low specs but i want to use a pool.  What would my return be?  Keep in mind i don't really care if i get fraction or a coin.

THe VPS will be ubuntu linux or Debian What is a good CPU miner for linux since it will be a VPS i wont have access to the graphics card...

Basically i just want a set up that will return coins or fractions of a coin, don't care how long it takes....

any ideas?