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Skyler Byrden ⚡️BIP 110 ⚡️UASF
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Install StartOS on a Mini PC

Prerequisites

• Compatible Mini PC: Intel NUC10 (i5, 8GB RAM, 2TB SSD) or similar x86-64 with Legacy Boot.

• USB Drive: 16GB+ (USB 2.0 preferred).

• Internet: Stable connection.

• Monitor/Keyboard/Mouse: For initial setup.

• Another Computer: To flash the USB.

Steps

1. Download StartOS:

• Get the latest .iso from https://start9.com (e.g., startos-0.3.5.1).

• Verify SHA256 hash if provided. (Optional)

2. Create Bootable USB:

• Use Balena Etcher:

• Select .iso, choose USB, click “Flash!”.

• Or use dd (Linux/macOS):

• sudo dd if=/path/to/startos.iso of=/dev/sdX bs=4M; sync (Linux) or bs=1m (macOS).

3. Configure BIOS:

• Insert USB into mini PC.

• Enter BIOS (F2/F12/Del/Esc).

• Disable Secure Boot, enable Legacy Boot, set USB as primary boot device.

4. Install StartOS:

• Boot from USB.

• Follow on-screen prompts to install to the mini PC’s SSD.

• Remove USB after installation.

5. Setup:

• Connect to monitor, access https://start.local via browser on another device.

• Complete setup (password, network, services).

Notes

• Check Start9’s hardware compatibility list.

• If Etcher fails, re-download .iso or use another USB.

• Post-install, run headlessly with LAN access.

For details, see https://docs.start9.com.

Replying to Avatar Mike Beatty

Thanks for this! Tbh I watched this video https://youtu.be/QabBSVF08KE and some other similar ones. Spam does have me concerned and I’ve always planned on running a full node

I wanted to try out a simple easy free way to get used to it (also I’d love to show friends etc how they can do it for free- excluding electricity costs)

My loose plan was just to update it every now and then when plugging in my hard drive. Or is this a total waste of time for a node?

Unless you’re specifically using it to broadcast transactions privately occasionally it’s kind of a waste of time.

If you’re doing it for the learning experience then carry on and have fun playing with it.

Core vs Knots is not an overall threat to Bitcoin. It just makes it stronger. New clients will evolve. Core made a mess of the whole situation and is suffering the consequences.