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Re: [LUG] Home Server

 

On Fri, 19 Feb 2010, Matt Nash wrote:

Hi all,

I am looking for recommendations. I currently use a fit-PC 2.0 running Ubuntu Server at home. I use it for various purposes, such as Web Server, Samba server, Media streaming server, etc..

I like the fact that it is very low energy, so I don't mind leaving it running 24/7 as it uses less energy than most energy saving light bulbs.

The one thing I would like is a bit more capacity. Does anyone know of a device that does the same thing, with similar energy consumption for a similar price, but with capacity for at least one, but ideally 2+ 3.5 inch disks, rather than the one 2.5 inch disk that you can get in the fit-PC 2.0?

The nearest thing I have seen is Excito's Bubba server, but that looks quite expensive, and I don't need all the proprietary looking software.

   Any pointers would be appreciated.

Plug in an external USB drive?

Gordon

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