Mining Operating Systems

Choose the right operating system for your Ergo mining setup. From beginner-friendly solutions to advanced configurations.

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Choosing Your Mining OS

Your operating system choice significantly impacts mining efficiency, ease of management, and overall stability. Consider your technical expertise, number of rigs, and management preferences when selecting.

Beginners

HiveOS or SimpleMining for ease of use

Home Users

Windows for familiar interface

Advanced

Linux for maximum control

Operating Systems Comparison

HiveOS

Recommended

Beginner

Most popular mining OS with web-based management

Pros

Web dashboard
Auto-updates
Mass deployment
24/7 monitoring

Cons

Subscription cost
Internet dependent

Windows 10/11

Intermediate

Familiar interface but requires manual optimization

Pros

User-friendly
Wide compatibility
Easy troubleshooting

Cons

Resource heavy
Manual setup
Background processes

SimpleMining OS

Beginner

Easy-to-use alternative to HiveOS

Pros

Simple setup
Good support
Reasonable pricing

Cons

Smaller community
Fewer features

Ubuntu/Linux

Advanced

Free and powerful but requires technical knowledge

Pros

Free
Lightweight
Full control
No licensing

Cons

Learning curve
Manual configuration
Less support

Windows Optimization Tips

If you choose Windows, these optimizations will improve mining performance and stability:

Disable Windows Updates

Prevent automatic restarts during mining

Power Settings

Set to High Performance mode

Virtual Memory

Increase pagefile size for large DAG files

GPU Drivers

Use latest stable drivers

HiveOS - The Mining Standard

Why HiveOS?

Web Dashboard
Monitor and control rigs from anywhere
Mass Management
Configure hundreds of rigs simultaneously
Automatic Updates
Latest miners and drivers automatically

Getting Started

Create HiveOS account

Download and flash image

Configure farm and workers

Start mining

Cost Comparison

OS	Cost	Free Rigs	Monthly Cost (10 rigs)
HiveOS	$3/rig/month	1 rig free	$27
SimpleMining	$2/rig/month	2 rigs free	$16
Windows	License cost	N/A	$0 (if licensed)
Linux	Free	Unlimited	$0

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