Re: Ideas?
From: Eugene (nospam_at_columbus.rr.com)
Date: 01/21/04
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Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2004 21:44:09 GMT
Dave Mitchel wrote:
> I know this may not be the "correct" topic for this NG, however I have
> read with interest most of your posts for the better part of a year and
> now I need some ideas.
>
> I am looking for a "poor man's NAS"...I just can't believe that there
> isn't a unit out there, say from Linksys or D-Link, that has a
> configurable web-based RAM that allows you to add 2, 3, 4 hard drives and
> make a
> cost-effective storage solution! I mean, they have Linux-based
> Gateways/Firewalls and VPN's, why not NAS?
>
> Anyway, I've googled to no avail and was wondering if there is another
> solution that I am missing. Such as a Linux-based ISO image that you use
> old PC parts with some hard drives and BINGO, you've got a NAS
> configurable via web browser!
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> DM
>
> P.S. Email me for further explanation if I've not made myself clear!
Quantum did with their "Snap drives". They charge way too much for them
though. I would buy a via mini-itx mainboard, EPIA 5000, 500MHz fanless,
network, usb, etc on board, two ide ports about $100. Stick 4 ide drives
in it and load linux and samba.
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