On Thu, Mar 21, 2013 at 8:06 AM, [email protected] <[email protected]> wrote: > Good afternoon > Do Mär 21 13:34:19 2013
>> So do you do this without a NAS server installed on its own machine? >> Or maybe I'm just missing what you mean by "specialized computer"... * Can somebody explain me the word server? Server has something to do with sending emails and server has to do with hosting files. Server in this context refers to a computer whose primary use is to "serve" data to other systems. Such as a Web Server, Email Server, file server, etc., server may refer to an entire machine/operating system or just a component of the system (such as an email server installed and run from a primary OS.) I have no formal training in Computers, so don't know if my terminology is consistent with anyone's standard. The above is what I have seen in popular use. > Thank You for help > > >> I keep all of my important files on an NFS <snip> > > I think he means this: > "NAS is often manufactured as a computer appliance – a specialized > computer built from the ground up for storing and serving files – > rather than simply a general purpose computer being used for the > role.[nb 1]" > > Meaning he's using his own hardware rather than having bought a NAS > appliance off the shelf (like a Buffalo Terastation or similar) > > > * > Is this important for me? Hi Sophie. No, it is not really important for you. You might notice I had changed the subject header to "[OT] meaning "off topic" of the original thread. I probably should have changed the email headers also to detach my question from yours better. Sorry. Best, Chris ------------------------------------ To unsubscribe from this list, please email [email protected] & you will be removed.Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LINUX_Newbies/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LINUX_Newbies/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: [email protected] [email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
