Does anybody know of an alternative that would let me access from multiple computers? I do not always have access to mining machines because of work/travel/etc. I started a topic before finding this topic to ask this question.
http://bt.irlbtc.com/view/3598.0mtgox works fine as simply a place to store bitcoins.
Small amounts, yes. However there have been some issues. There were some break-ins where accounts were compromised. MtGox made good on the lost funds to some degree to the satisfaction of those that lost a small amount of money. This is to MtGox's credit since it was not entirely clear whether it was the user's fault, MtGox's or no one's fault in particular. However, Vladmir had suggested that MtGox make full disclosure of the problem and what steps were taken to secure things. I don't think this was ever done. If it was, please say so and I stand corrected. What would happen if MtGox took a bigger hit and lost more money than they could reimburse? The owner only makes .065 percent on trades, so it would not take much of a breach to wipe both you and the owner out. Your funds are not backed by the Federal Reserve like in a bank. Also, there are often liquidity issues where it takes time for him to fund his Liberty Reserve account with the US Dollars you send, again leading me to believe his profit margins a are small. Nothing against MtGox. I think it is the single most important site for the advancement of the Bitcoin. I'm just saying if you leave money there, or anywhere, perhaps best just to make use of one of the biggest features of the Bitcoin . . your own wallet.
