<p>BitMinter is an attempt at making just this sort of thing easier and a more pleasant experience.</p>
<ol>
<li><p>Install Java if you don't have it, e.g. on Ubuntu <code>sudo apt-get install openjdk-6-jre icedtea-netx</code> (the icedtea-netx is for Java WebStart)</p>
</li>
<li><p>If you will mine in GPUs, install the latest drivers (e.g. from amd.com)</p>
</li>
<li><p>If you will mine on FPGA/ASIC, give yourself access to serial ports. On Ubuntu <code>sudo usermod -a -G dialout USERNAME</code> then log out and back in.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Start the miner from bitminter.com website or commandline:</p>
<p><code>javaws http://bitminter.com/client/bitminter.jnlp</code></p>
</li>
</ol>

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2012-07-17T03:42:46.667Z
Does BitMinter allow you to solo mine or select what pool you mine with?
David Schwartz
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2012-07-17T11:51:39.713Z
Althought it need a GUI to work, it's a nice answer.
Any idea in GPU support with intel graphics card? I have OpenCl installed but it doesn't seem to recognize the intel graphics card.
pl1nk
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2012-07-31T19:37:19.560Z
Multi-pool support will come in a future version. Intel GPUs have not supported OpenCL until recently, so most won't work. I believe HD2500 and HD4000 can work, but not sure if anyone tried yet.
Dr.Haribo
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2012-07-16T18:25:32.397Z
2012-07-16T18:25:32.397Z
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Dr.Haribo
<p>you need openjdk-7 to get it work ;)</p>

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2015-07-05T01:05:15.067Z
GeCk0
<p>I have read numerous how-to and tutorials (most of them outdated) on how to simply start mining on a pool and I wasn't be able to do it.</p>

<p><strong>Could someone simply describe/enumerate how can someone start pool-mining in a Linux OS (on any distribution) command-line (shell) ?</strong></p>

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2012-07-16T15:09:01.003Z
Simply using cgminer and reading how to set it up will be more than enough. There is nothing special in setting up Pool'ed mining, just have the miner connect.
sean
<mining-pools><linux><miner-configuration>
How to start pool mining in Linux
pl1nk
# How to start pool mining in Linux

(Asked by: username_0 on 2012-07-16)

I have read numerous how-to and tutorials (most of them outdated) on how to simply start mining on a pool and I wasn't be able to do it.

**Could someone simply describe/enumerate how can someone start pool-mining in a Linux OS (on any distribution) command-line (shell) ?**

**Tags:** mining-pools, linux, miner-configuration

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: Simply using cgminer and reading how to set it up will be more than enough. There is nothing special in setting up Pool'ed mining, just have the miner connect.  

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## 2 answers

### Answer by username_2 on 2012-07-16. Score: 6

BitMinter is an attempt at making just this sort of thing easier and a more pleasant experience.

1. Install Java if you don't have it, e.g. on Ubuntu `sudo apt-get install openjdk-6-jre icedtea-netx` (the icedtea-netx is for Java WebStart)
2. If you will mine in GPUs, install the latest drivers (e.g. from amd.com)
3. If you will mine on FPGA/ASIC, give yourself access to serial ports. On Ubuntu `sudo usermod -a -G dialout USERNAME` then log out and back in.
4. Start the miner from bitminter.com website or commandline:

   `javaws http://bitminter.com/client/bitminter.jnlp`

> **Comments:**
> **username_3**: Does BitMinter allow you to solo mine or select what pool you mine with?  
> **username_0**: Althought it need a GUI to work, it's a nice answer. Any idea in GPU support with intel graphics card? I have OpenCl installed but it doesn't seem to recognize the intel graphics card.  
> **username_2**: Multi-pool support will come in a future version. Intel GPUs have not supported OpenCL until recently, so most won't work. I believe HD2500 and HD4000 can work, but not sure if anyone tried yet.  

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### Answer by username_4 on 2015-07-05. Score: 0

you need openjdk-7 to get it work ;)


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