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Get NAS-ty: Reg puts claws to eight four-bay data dumpsters

JEDIDIAH
Linux

Re: Or alternatively...

This very article articulated problems with various brands and models of drives for a particular NAS. If the entire unit goes out, how do you know that you will ever be able to get a completely compatible replacement chassis? That's never a problem with just running a regular OS.

You don't have to write your own NAS software. It's already baked into most modern operating systems.

Building your own puts you in complete control. Simple mods (like SMART alerts) are possible without adding much more bother. The problem with NAS kit is that it represents a market segment that already has to be in the top 1% of geekiness just to be aware of the product.

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