full-node: Revise addl est of blockchain d/l time

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Will Binns 2016-12-27 20:12:08 -06:00
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@ -76,13 +76,12 @@ interaction with your node:
A complete list of commands is available in the [Bitcoin.org developer A complete list of commands is available in the [Bitcoin.org developer
reference](/en/developer-reference#rpc-quick-reference). reference](/en/developer-reference#rpc-quick-reference).
When Bitcoin Core daemon first starts, it will begin to download the When Bitcoin Core daemon first starts, it will begin to download the block
block chain. This step will take at least several hours, and it may chain. This step will take at least several days, and it may take much more time
take a day or more on a slow Internet connection or with a slow on a slow Internet connection or with a slow computer. During the download,
computer. During the download, Bitcoin Core will use a significant part Bitcoin Core will use a significant part of your connection bandwidth. You can
of your connection bandwidth. You can stop Bitcoin Core at any time using stop Bitcoin Core at any time using the `stop` command; it will resume from the
the `stop` command; it will resume from the point where it stopped the next point where it stopped the next time you start it.
time you start it.
{% endcapture %} {% endcapture %}
@ -469,12 +468,12 @@ you want to use, click *Ok* to use the default.
![Bitcoin-Qt Welcome](/img/full-node/en-bitcoin-qt-welcome.png) ![Bitcoin-Qt Welcome](/img/full-node/en-bitcoin-qt-welcome.png)
Bitcoin Core GUI will begin to download the block chain. This Bitcoin Core GUI will begin to download the block chain. This step will take at
step will take at least several hours, and it may take a day or more on least several days, and it may take much more time on a slow Internet connection
a slow Internet connection or with a slow computer. During the or with a slow computer. During the download, Bitcoin Core will use a
download, Bitcoin Core will use a significant part of your connection significant part of your connection bandwidth. You can stop Bitcoin Core at any
bandwidth. You can stop Bitcoin Core at any time by closing it; it will time by closing it; it will resume from the point where it stopped the next time
resume from the point where it stopped the next time you start it. you start it.
![Bitcoin-Qt Initial Block Download](/img/full-node/en-bitcoin-qt-ibd.png) ![Bitcoin-Qt Initial Block Download](/img/full-node/en-bitcoin-qt-ibd.png)
@ -665,12 +664,12 @@ still need to configure inbound connections as described later in the
![Opening outgoing firewall for Bitcoin Core](/img/full-node/en-win7-bitcoin-core-outgoing-firewall.png) ![Opening outgoing firewall for Bitcoin Core](/img/full-node/en-win7-bitcoin-core-outgoing-firewall.png)
Bitcoin Core GUI will begin to download the block chain. This Bitcoin Core GUI will begin to download the block chain. This step will take at
step will take at least several hours, and it may take a day or more on least several days, and it may take much more time on a slow Internet connection
a slow Internet connection or with a slow computer. During the or with a slow computer. During the download, Bitcoin Core will use a
download, Bitcoin Core will use a significant part of your connection significant part of your connection bandwidth. You can stop Bitcoin Core at any
bandwidth. You can stop Bitcoin Core at any time by closing it; it will time by closing it; it will resume from the point where it stopped the next time
resume from the point where it stopped the next time you start it. you start it.
![Bitcoin-Qt Initial Block Download](/img/full-node/en-win7-ibd.png) ![Bitcoin-Qt Initial Block Download](/img/full-node/en-win7-ibd.png)
@ -863,12 +862,12 @@ still need to configure inbound connections as described later in the
![Opening outgoing firewall for Bitcoin Core](/img/full-node/en-win7-bitcoin-core-outgoing-firewall.png) ![Opening outgoing firewall for Bitcoin Core](/img/full-node/en-win7-bitcoin-core-outgoing-firewall.png)
Bitcoin Core GUI will begin to download the block chain. This Bitcoin Core GUI will begin to download the block chain. This step will take at
step will take at least several hours, and it may take a day or more on least several days, and it may take much more time on a slow Internet connection
a slow Internet connection or with a slow computer. During the or with a slow computer. During the download, Bitcoin Core will use a
download, Bitcoin Core will use a significant part of your connection significant part of your connection bandwidth. You can stop Bitcoin Core at any
bandwidth. You can stop Bitcoin Core at any time by closing it; it will time by closing it; it will resume from the point where it stopped the next time
resume from the point where it stopped the next time you start it. you start it.
![Bitcoin-Qt Initial Block Download](/img/full-node/en-win7-ibd.png) ![Bitcoin-Qt Initial Block Download](/img/full-node/en-win7-ibd.png)
@ -958,7 +957,12 @@ For example, to safely stop your node, run the following command:
{{complete_list_of_commands_and_ibd}} {{complete_list_of_commands_and_ibd}}
When Bitcoin Core daemon first starts, it will begin to download the block chain. This step will take at least several hours, and it may take a day or more on a slow Internet connection or with a slow computer. During the download, Bitcoin Core will use a significant part of your connection bandwidth. You can stop Bitcoin Core at any time using the stop command; it will resume from the point where it stopped the next time you start it. When Bitcoin Core daemon first starts, it will begin to download the block
chain. This step will take at least several days, and it may take much more time
on a slow Internet connection or with a slow computer. During the download,
Bitcoin Core will use a significant part of your connection bandwidth. You can
stop Bitcoin Core at any time using the stop command; it will resume from the
point where it stopped the next time you start it.
<div class="box" markdown="1"> <div class="box" markdown="1">
*Optional: Start Your Node At Boot* *Optional: Start Your Node At Boot*
@ -1025,12 +1029,12 @@ you want to use, click Ok to use the default.
![Bitcoin Core Welcome](/img/full-node/en-osx-welcome-to-bitcoin-core.png) ![Bitcoin Core Welcome](/img/full-node/en-osx-welcome-to-bitcoin-core.png)
Bitcoin Core GUI will begin to download the block chain. This Bitcoin Core GUI will begin to download the block chain. This step will take at
step will take at least several hours, and it may take a day or more on least several days, and it may take much more time on a slow Internet connection
a slow Internet connection or with a slow computer. During the or with a slow computer. During the download, Bitcoin Core will use a
download, Bitcoin Core will use a significant part of your connection significant part of your connection bandwidth. You can stop Bitcoin Core at any
bandwidth. You can stop Bitcoin Core at any time by closing it; it will time by closing it; it will resume from the point where it stopped the next time
resume from the point where it stopped the next time you start it. you start it.
![Bitcoin Core Initial Block Download](/img/full-node/en-osx-ibd.png) ![Bitcoin Core Initial Block Download](/img/full-node/en-osx-ibd.png)