I ran my first Squeezebox server on a LinkStation NAS when I had very limited Linux experience. Most of the NAS installs I have seen are a bit complicated, but in my opinion they don't require advanced Linux experience _after_ someone else has already figured out how to do it. Installation can usually be accomplished if (a) you follow instructions carefully (assuming someone has already blazed the trail and posted clear instructions), (b) you are patient and don't panic if something goes wrong, (c) you're willing to look in other forums to learn what you need to know about Linux, and (d) you understand the risks involved, the biggest being "bricking" your NAS.
If that looks too daunting, then it probably is, so trust your gut and look for a different solution, such as using TinySBS with a USB drive, or running SBS on a pc. TinySBS is not a sure thing -- it was a good idea that wasn't implemented well because the Touch's hardware is marginal for running SBS. It works for some, it doesn't work for others. As for running SBS on a pc, you may want to consider running SBS on a separate, low-power small form factor pc. These are available for the same cost as a basic NAS, but they are much more flexible and installation of SBS _is_ as straightforward as on a regular pc. As for clarification about the specific install instructions, I suggest you post your questions in that same thread, rather than splintering it off to this thread. You are much more likely to get people who know the answers for that particular NAS in that thread than you are here. Good luck (and that's sincere). -- aubuti ------------------------------------------------------------------------ aubuti's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2074 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=89286 _______________________________________________ Touch mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/touch
