<n​inoni:matrix.org> During Monero Gui installation when I chose the advance mode the node will be downloaded on my computer disc .

<n​inoni:matrix.org> Can I downloaded that on the external drive ? I do not have 250GB free space on my computer fot the node right now .

<o​frnxmr:xmr.mx> Change the storage location

<n​inoni:matrix.org> Could someone explain in few words what the node does ? What is it for ?

<n​inoni:matrix.org> I see. So there is no problem to run the node on external drive ?

<o​frnxmr:xmr.mx> It stores and verifies the history of the network and relays transsctions

<o​frnxmr:xmr.mx> No problem with it being external. An ssd is preferred as an hdd will be slow.

<n​inoni:matrix.org> I see. Thank you for explanation what the node is and what it does.

<n​inoni:matrix.org> I think on this time I need to use a HDD external drive until I find out how I can use the SSD internal drive. For now SSD has not enough space .

<g​ingeropolous:monero.social> you can also find the --prune option, whic will reduce the need from 250gb to almost 1/3rd

<g​ingeropolous:monero.social> there might be a checkbox setting somewhere in the GUI, but if not: monero.stackexchange.com/questions/…runing-in-the-gui-monero-wallet-gui

external drive is slower than internal and an HDD is very slow for downloading the blockchain due to it being poor with random I/O

see you in a month or 2 0_o

<n​inoni:matrix.org> Even with prune option there is not enough space on SSD drive.

<n​inoni:matrix.org> So the best is to have the node on an internal drive. I see. I need to find a solution then for my computer back up as the back up fills up my SSD drive right now .

an external SSD should not be too bad, depends on the interface

an HDD is bad for initial sync but will keep up once synced without issue

having an HDD on external gave me a visceral reaction :D

<n​inoni:matrix.org> I see. I need to find a solution for my computer back up then to get SSD internal drive free space.

<o​frnxmr:xmr.mx> Best is use an ssd, whether internal or external

<n​inoni:matrix.org> Could you please explain it to me in few words why is that ? What is the difference between SSD and HDD that SSD is better ,faster , more reliable then HDD ? Is it because HDD do not have the same mechanism which moves the disc itself ? I am just guessing ?

<o​frnxmr:xmr.mx> "HDD is very slow for downloading the blockchain due to it being poor with random I/O"

<o​frnxmr:xmr.mx> (Thx nioc)

<o​frnxmr:xmr.mx> aiui, lmdb (the database) does a lot of ramdom i/o

<n​inoni:matrix.org> Ok . Thanks . Now I know what you mean by random I/O :

<n​inoni:matrix.org> condusiv.com/sequential-io-always-o…ndom-io-on-hard-disk-drives-or-ssds

<n​inoni:matrix.org> Thank you .

<n​inoni:matrix.org> So actually I could have Externall SSD which will be almost the same speed and performance for Monero Gui Node as internal SSD drive ?

<n​inoni:matrix.org> Do I understand it right ?

not sure what the difference between an internal vs external SSD is but it will be significantly faster than a HDD

<j​effro256:monero.social> Internal usually means it's connected directly to the motherboard thru an m.2 or SATA connection, for example. External usually means that it's connected by some detachable connection like USB

<n​inoni:matrix.org> Yes that is what I mean . I can not connect another SSD internally as there is no more slots so maybe I could have another SSD outside . ..... but please be aware I am just thinking loud . I just have a general knowledge about it all and trying to find a solution the best in my case .

<n​inoni:matrix.org> Maybe I can bay a bigger SSD for internal use and replace the older 1TB one . That would be probably better but it is costly . At this moment I need to count unfortunately each penny .

<o​frnxmr:xmr.mx> You can also just get a usb enclosure for an extra internal one

<n​inoni:matrix.org> You mean SSD witch is connected to the computer but from outside by usb slot and it is cover by enclosure ? Right ?

<o​frnxmr:xmr.mx> Yea

<n​inoni:matrix.org> Let me ask you about this. I wonder what do you think :

<n​inoni:matrix.org> How to buy Monero without KYC ? I need to pay for some service and they accept Bitcoin. ... and I really would like to start to use Monero . For now it is slow process of setting up all I need for this kind of transactions. I have been trying with MetaMask wallet and I have been shocked that I had to give them my private sensitive information about myself which actually made this<clipped message>

<n​inoni:matrix.org> process exactly opposite to anonymity . I always thought crypto is anonymous but now I know it is not and most of it probably it is a scam to make us used to digital cash controlled by the same who control monetary system since millennia and enslave human beings on this planet .

<n​inoni:matrix.org> Hopefully Monero is not .

<m​onero.arbo:matrix.org> kycnot.me/?t=exchange&q=&xmr=on&fiat=on

<m​onero.arbo:matrix.org> also robosats supports XMR since when! how I have not heard this

robosats has an irc channel?

<n​inoni:matrix.org> Thank you . I try to find out how to make no KYC transaction over there .