It's not redundant anymore? It doesn't provide mirroring or parity? It doesn't reduce the MTBF? All those assumptions are wrong?
You should get out more, even Apple uses RAID. A primer to help you understand how RAID works and why. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAID Once you understand it's usage, you may be able to offer alternatives or you'll realize it's a solid way to go. Like any tech, it's not correct in every usage, but in certain areas it is the best. Another short bit from the high father, oh holy Jobs. I know you listen to him. http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=DiskUtility/10.5/en/duh1013.html On Sun, May 10, 2009 at 2:51 PM, Tom Piwowar <t...@tjpa.com> wrote: > >You guys seem to be missing the simple point that she *already* has a > RAID. > >She already enjoys the benefits of using RAID. I have no idea why some on > >the list are afraid of utilizing a proven technology when the situation > >calls for it. > > RAID is not a "proven" technology. It is an obsolete technology and > actually a dangerous technology because drive technology has changed so > much since its invention. The assumptions that made RAID useful back then > are no longer true. > > Anyone outside of a large data center who is using RAID today should > start planning to get rid of it. > > > ************************************************************************* > ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** > ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** > ************************************************************************* > ************************************************************************* ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *************************************************************************
