user4984: I installed the Bitcoin progam on my computer, does that simply means that I will be mining Bitcoins over time?
Otherwise what are the ways to mine Bitcoins?

user575: No, the Bitcoin software allows you to receive, hold and send bitcoins. To mine you need specific hardware and software - for most people it is not recommended to bother.

4984: <p>I installed the <a href="http://www.weusecoins.com/en/getting-started" rel="nofollow">Bitcoin progam</a> on my computer, does that simply means that I will be mining Bitcoins over time?</p>

<p>Otherwise what are the ways to mine Bitcoins?</p>
 575: <p>No, the Bitcoin software allows you to receive, hold and send bitcoins. To mine you need specific hardware and software - for most people it is not recommended to bother.</p>
