{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","author_name":"npub17ty4mumkv43w8wtt0xsz2jypck0gvw0j8xrcg6tpea25z2nh7meqf4qgyd","author_url":"https://nostr.ae/npub17ty4mumkv43w8wtt0xsz2jypck0gvw0j8xrcg6tpea25z2nh7meqf4qgyd","provider_name":"njump","provider_url":"https://nostr.ae","html":"📅 Original date posted:2012-05-02\n📝 Original message:We're debating the descriptions on the thread. I provided rewritten\ndescriptions that try and keep with the \"theme per client\" goal, whilst\nbeing less technical.\n\nI think it's unclear how best to run this page. It's clear we need one\nthough. If everyone can just submit whatever they like then we'll end up\nwith 4 or 5 \"pick me! pick me!\" type descriptions, which avoids a lot of\narguing but doesn't really help our users make a decision. If we have a\nBenign Dictator model we might end up with descriptions that are wrong or\ndon't highlight the strengths / weaknesses of each client properly.\n\nSo although it's messy I think the right path is probably the middle one -\nhave some descriptions that try to be neutral, then improve them based on\nfeedback from users and developers. They need to be flexible and evolve\nover time as the clients evolve too. At some point every client will\nsupport deterministic wallets so \"easy backups\" won't be worth mentioning\nany more, but there'll be new distinguishing features. And we all need to\ntry and be honest about our own work.\n\nHere is the current content. Like I said, the descriptions are *not* set in\nstone at all.\n\n\n\nBitcoin-Qt \u003chttp://bitcoin.org/\u003e\n\nThe original software written by Satoshi Nakamoto, the project's founder.\nIf you aren't sure which program to pick, this is a good bet. This\napplication is a peer-to-peer client that builds the backbone of the\nBitcoin network. It is suited for enthusiasts, merchants, miners,\ndevelopers and people who want to help support the project. People who run\nBitcoin-Qt are first class network citizens and have the highest levels of\nsecurity, privacy and stability. However, it can be very resource intensive\nand you should be willing to leave it running in the background so other\ncomputers can connect to yours. If your computer is low powered or you\naren't willing to tolerate a 24-hour+ initial start time, you should\nconsider other clients. Cutting edge features tend to be implemented in\nother clients first.\n\nWebsite: bitcoin.org\n\nPlatforms:\nMultiBit \u003chttp://multibit.org/\u003e\n\nMultiBit's primary focus is being fast and easy to use, even for people\nwith no technical knowledge. It has a YouTube channel to help you learn the\nsoftware, and includes helpful features such as an exchange rate ticker.\nMultiBit supports many languages such as German, Spanish and Greek.\nMultiBit synchronizes with the network much faster than Bitcoin-Qt and\nshould be ready for you to use within a few minutes. This is a good choice\nfor non technical users who want an easy to use experience, especially if\nyou use a Mac.\n\nWebsite: multibit.org\n\nPlatforms:\nArmory \u003chttp://bitcoinarmory.com/\u003e\n\nArmory focuses on advanced wallet management features, such as the ability\nto construct transactions whilst disconnected from the internet. It\noperates in conjunction with a Bitcoin-Qt install. It requires a large\namount of RAM to operate and if you use Windows, it requires a 64 bit\nversion. It is a good choice for tech-savvy enthusiasts or merchants who\nwant to try out cutting edge ideas in the Bitcoin world. Armory was partly\nfunded by a community donation drive which raised over $4000.\n\nWebsite: bitcoinarmory.com\n\nPlatforms:\n\nElectrum \u003chttp://ecdsa.org/electrum\u003e\n\nElectrum's focus is speed, with low resource usage and making wallet\nbackups easy. It operates in conjunction with remote servers that handle\nthe most complicated parts of the Bitcoin system, which is why it's fast.\nHowever, by running this client you don't contribute your computer's\nresources to the core network, and the remote servers that help give it\ngood performance have the ability to see all your transactions and tie them\ntogether. Whilst you need provide no personal information to use Electrum\n(as is true for all Bitcoin clients), this means the privacy level is lower\nthan for other clients. Merchants are recommended to use other p2p clients.\nElectrum is not quite user friendly yet - currently it is more suited for\ntech-saavy individuals.\n\nWebsite: ecdsa.org/electrum\n\nPlatforms:\n-------------- next part --------------\nAn HTML attachment was scrubbed...\nURL: \u003chttp://lists.linuxfoundation.org/pipermail/bitcoin-dev/attachments/20120502/f3252549/attachment.html\u003e"}