* Celejar (2009-01-18):
> On Sat, 17 Jan 2009 22:35:55 -0600
> Kumar Appaiah <a.ku...@alumni.iitm.ac.in> wrote:
>
> > On Sat, Jan 17, 2009 at 08:05:16PM -0800, talikarng.use...@gmail.com wrote:
> > > Does anyone have any experience building their own ftp server for use
> > > on a hoem network? I would like to build a small headless server
> > > (remote login) for file storage (low traffic, preferably low power,
> > > perhaps even have a torrent client on it)
> > >
> > > I would like the project to be small (2x shoebox sized if possible) so
> > > what hardware would be recommended?
> > > Do people find that debian works well for servers?
> >
> > See if the NSLU2 works for you. The NSLU2 (Slug) is a headless device,
>
> I've been toying for a while with getting a Buffalo Linkstation for
> this sort of thing. Manufacturer recertified models are often
> available for as little as $60-$80 USD. These prices include a HDD of
> several hundred GB, and the HW seems to be superior to the Slug in at
> least several ways (1000Mbit ethernet, internal HDDs plus USB
> support). There's a pretty active hacking community:
>
> http://buffalo.nas-central.org/index.php/Main_Page
>
> and they have a Debian page:
>
> http://buffalo.nas-central.org/wiki/Debian
>
> But I ultimately don't know if linux is as well supported on them as it
> is on the Slug. Anyone have a more informed, experienced verdict on
> these Buffalo devices?
They run HardHatLinux out-of-the-box, and come with an FTP server.
Debian ('FreeLink') can be installed with more or less effort,
depending on the model. Alternatively, software can be added via ipkg
once you've 'opened' your device, or you could compile it yourself of
course. Some newer models even come with bittorrent client software.
There's also a very nice alternative GPL firmware, foonas.
-André
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