[SGVLUG] RAID5 or inexpensive NAS

[Christopher Smith]

Matthew Campbell wrote:
> Watch out for some of the 'simple boxes'.  I am seeing reviews that
> many are coming with DRM implemented in the firmware for some small
> value of 'many'.
>
> Matt
>
> "Cons: Warning! According to Western Digital service and support, this
> drive does not permit the sharing of any media files by different
> users. See the Western Digital FAQ/Knowledge base for more details."
> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136084
>
> etc.
>   
a) AFAIK this has only been found in the Wester Digital ones, and the
implementation is pathetic.
b) Who really cares, 'cause you're going to install your own Linux on
them anyway? ;-)

--Chris