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What is bitcoin?

what does it do to my computer?

Will i be able to use my computer?

What specs do i need if any on my computer?

What does it get me?

what do i have to do?

the more info you supply the less questions i will ask you ;)

thanks

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1. Internet currency.

2. Nothing...

3. Yes

4. Preferably a high end AMD GPU

5. Money...very small amounts, but due to your GPUs power consumption you will most likely be losing money.

6.https://www.weusecoins.com/en/mining-guide

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A nice video that explains the basics: http://gettoknowbitcoins.com/what-is-bitcoin/

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How would I start mining with bitcoin I have no idea

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How would I start mining with bitcoin I have no idea
go to bit coins website and download the software and thats all i know

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