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Re: Which NAS Box?



You may not "need" a full blown computer, but that's
basically what is=20
inside any NAS.  It's a lot cheaper to just throw together a simple PC=20
(especially if you have any spare parts lying around), and would save=20
more than the value of that 250Gb drive you don't want to waste.

Mal


Ben McCormack wrote:

>Hi All
>
>I am looking for a NAS box to server a few machines around the
house=20=20
>and I have the following requirements.
>
>1. I already have a 250Gb IDE Drive that I want to use. So the
unit=20=20
>must be bare and take IDE Drives
>2. I would like it to support iTunes sharing.
>3. Mac Compatible.
>4. I am happy to do some hacking to install Linux if thats what I need.
>5. I have no need for a full blown computer.
>
>So any ideas on the best unit?
>
>Regards
>Ben
>
>=20=20
>




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