347 sats \ 3 replies \ @fixthemoneyfixtheworld 17 Dec 2023 \ on: What is the most reliable and cost-effective way to build a BTC and LN node? bitcoin_beginners
Buy a refurbished Thinkpad on eBay or use an old laptop you have lying around. Just make sure it has at least 6GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD. Install Start9 OS on it or run it in a VM if you have enough RAM.
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21 sats \ 0 replies \ @justBrian 17 Dec 2023
I agree with this route 🤙
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0 sats \ 1 reply \ @windward 17 Dec 2023
are there any particular models of thinkpad that you'd recommend as a starting host?
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12 sats \ 0 replies \ @fixthemoneyfixtheworld 17 Dec 2023
The X and T series tend to work very well with Linux. They also tend to be used first by corporations and sold in bulk to eBay resellers. If you have a problem, parts are usually cheap and really easy to find.
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