> On 19/07/05, Chad <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Another thing that might be of interest is that the RTA770W appears to > > be linux based. Dynalink offers the Source Code via there website, on CD > > for ~$10. > > > > A nmap Scan reveals this. > > > > Running: Linux 2.4.X|2.5.X|2.6.X > > OS details: Linux 2.4.0 - 2.5.20 > > Cool. > > I've also realised that, when I get a second computer, I'm going to > have to have some kind of shared storage (i.e. file server) for emails > etc. I've heard that some of the ADSL/switch/wireless combo units also > have a USB port for attaching a USB storage device which can then be > accessed as a network file store. Is this a good route to take, or > should I look at adding a proper stand-alone server? If so, can anyone > recommend a server that is cheap, low power, small, and quiet.
you could try a linksys nslu2, about $165. It has two USB ports and you can attach USB2 hard drives. IE an enclosure plus any size drive you like. Runs linux, very hackable with new firmware. http://www.nslu2-linux.org/ especially: http://www.nslu2-linux.org/wiki/Info/WhatPeopleAreReallyUsingTheirSlugsFor -- Nick Rout Barrister & Solicitor Christchurch Contact details at http://www.rout.co.nz [EMAIL PROTECTED]
