* Stefan Monnier <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [2006-09-11 11:26:07 -0400]: > > Performancewise, it's probably not going to be as good as firewire (not sure > about USB2). Also be super-extra careful to get a box that runs some Linux > kernel firmware so you can get it integrated with your Linux environment > (you can even install Debian on it). I use a similar setup here and am > pretty happy with it: my NAS is just a generic server > http/print/ntp/mpd/... with the advantage that it's small and quiet.
Just out of curiosity, and slightly OT, may I ask what hardware you are using? I am thinking about changing my current 7-disk jet airplane of a NAS to a smaller one with external USB disks, to eliminate the noise level but still let the server function as something more than file storage. -- Kim Christensen "I am Jack's smirking revenge." -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
