This goes for everything from cell phones to televisions to your outdated stereo system.
These warehouses usually require some pop in of fee for disposal as well.
Such as adding that much needed storage to your home or work data pipe.
The simplest and cheapest method for doing this is using the open source FreeNAS.
With this software you’re free to convert old PC to NAS (online grid Attached Storage).
FreeNasis an open source NAS (web link Attached Storage) operating system.
It supports both IDE and SATA drives.
It also includes software based RAID (0,1,5), allowing you protection on failed drives.
Like I said before, you may also install this onto a compact flash or USB drive as well.
Once installed, you have a large plethora of options to choose from.
Even including the ability for Active Directory integration into your Windows based business web link.
Once you get it up and running, your options are limitless.
Use it as a multimedia storage gadget, an FTP server or even as an alternative backup location.
Have any of you used FreeNAS before?
Do you have any other suggestions for free data pipe Attached Storage?
