[CS-FSLUG] Network storage

[Stephen J. McCracken]

Nathan T. wrote:
> Hi everyone,
> 
> Can someone please suggest to me a good NAS device with RAID 
> capabilities that is compatible with Vista, Leopard, and Linux?
> 
> I've had a Nexstar LX from Vantec...
> 
> I would like to find something better, reliable, and actually maintained 
> by the manufacturer.
> 
> Noise is an issue, I do need something that doesn't sound like a blow 
> dryer when in use.

I've no experience with NAS itself, but have you thought of trying to
build up a small box (mini-itx?) yourself with Samba?  This is on my
to-do list.

Ideas:
http://www.mashie.org/casemods/udat1.html
http://www.mini-itx.com/projects/tuxserver/
http://www.boksdesign.com/mini-file-server
http://forums.bit-tech.net/showthread.php?t=95213

sjm