Re: store system w 4-8 cameras ?

[J. <jsloud2001<removeme>@netscape.net>]

On Wed, 27 Sep 2006 13:17:56 GMT, Matt Ion <soundy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

>I don't think you really want something that records direct to DVD... besides
>needing to replace the disc regularly, you'll end up with a big stack of discs
>very quickly, and you'll need to label and file and store each one - tracking
>down a piece of video later can get complicated!
>
>Comparing "standalone" DVRs vs. PCs is really pointless... most standalone units
>still record to hard drives, and many are simply scaled-down PCs running an
>embedded OS of some kind.  Their only REAL advantage over PCs is cost.
>
That's true if the PC is a purpose built machine dedicated to running
only the video application and nothing else.  Oh, you also need to
make sure you have all the up to date security patches and you running
good antivirus software.  Oh, also you need to worry about future
service packs not being compatible with your current video software.
Oh yeah, make sure that nobody else has access to the machine.  You
can't run the risk of them installing rogue software or trying to surf
the net on your video machine.  Of course, since your building your
own recorder, you won't have any type of warranty or service contract,
so you probably ought to build a spare just in case.  Give me a break.