JJZolx;483504 Wrote: 
> For the consumer devices that we're talking about, if it's attached to
> the network, then yes, it's an NAS.  (There are other types of disk
> storage device that attach to networks, but they're not targeted or
> priced for consumers.)  Disk drives can't be attached to networks.  The
> container that houses the drive also contains a computer with an
> operating system and it shares the drive over the network.

So is a "shared drive" different from a drive being attached to a
network?  Sure seems like it's the same thing.  That's why I was asking
for clarification on what actually constitutes an NAS as there is no
additional hardware built into my "shared drive."  That is what I always
assumed was an actual server.  

http://www.apple.com/airportextreme/

JJZolx;483504 Wrote: 
> You wouldn't use Squeezebox Server to do anything to a drive.  If you're
> talking about a USB connected drive then you would first make sure it's
> formatted FAT32 if it doesn't already come formatted with this file
> system.  Your version of Windows may not be able to do this, but if not,
> you can use google to find free disk drive utilities that can do it. 
> Then you just copy your files onto the drive.

I am running a Mac other than for ripping, which I am using an old PC
as a workhorse to do it.  I can format discs with OSX's Disc Utility and
not have to seek out software to do it.


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