From: Petter Reinholdtsen
So, what is bitcoins, you probably wonder. It is a digital crypto-currency, decentralised and handled using peer-to-peer networks. It allow anonymous transactions and prohibit central -control over the transactions, making it impossible for governments and -compaines alike to block donations and other transactions.
+control over the transactions, making it impossible for governments +and companies alike to block donations and other transactions. The +source is free software, and while the key dependency wxWidgets 2.9 +for the graphical user interface is missing in Debian, the command +line client build just fine. Hopefully Jonas +will get the package into +Debian soon.Bitcoins can be converted to other currencies, like USD and EUR. There are companies accepting bitcoins when selling services and