Calling the IT guys: Opinions on NAS needed

[Abhishek_]

PDFers, Please share your experiences and opinions on free NAS apps.
I have a spare notebook lying around that I'm thinking of converting to a NAS. I currently use Pogo and I like its web accessibility.

What, if any NAS apps would you recommend? please share thoughts/suggestions.

Thanks!
-Abhishek

 

[RazPaK]

Whada fuq you talkin bout?

 

[Abhishek_]

Whada fuq you talkin bout?

what do you do for Dell again?

 

[RazPaK]

what do you do for Dell again?

I worked for a marketing firm that was hired by Dell.

Currently we are hired by Wells Fargo.

 

[Abhishek_]

I worked for a marketing firm that was hired by Dell.

Currently we are hired by Wells Fargo.

I see, let the IT guys chime in. You may find it useful.

 

[RazPaK]

I see, let the IT guys chime in. You may find it useful.

Dude can you get that girl's a$$ out of my face.

When will you learn?

 

[Frank Martin]

PDFers, Please share your experiences and opinions on free NAS apps.
I have a spare notebook lying around that I'm thinking of converting to a NAS. I currently use Pogo and I like its web accessibility.

What, if any NAS apps would you recommend? please share thoughts/suggestions.

Thanks!
-Abhishek

Pogoplug is good with the cloud option. I will suggest some free NAS softs.

Have you tried FreeNAS?
Feature Chart
Openfiler is also a good one
Openfiler — Graphical Installation
But running an old pc/laptop as NAs box is not much appreciated, but it will serve well if you are not using it for 24hr nonstop. Noise and Temps are some time an issue for users. I'm not an expert in NAS side but just my ho

 

[indiatester]

PDFers, Please share your experiences and opinions on free NAS apps.
I have a spare notebook lying around that I'm thinking of converting to a NAS. I currently use Pogo and I like its web accessibility.

What, if any NAS apps would you recommend? please share thoughts/suggestions.

Thanks!
-Abhishek

Samba?

PS: I have DLink 4 bay NAS.

 

[JonAsad]

are those explicit images you want to store mate?- -

 

[hunter_hunted]

We are using OpenFiler, good application no need to mess around with commands . You just need to know little bit of LVMs VolGroups and how partitions work in linux.

easy piece of cake.

And for FreeNAS i found installation guide some time back and fortunately I saved the URL but I havent used it yet

How To Set Up Your FreeNAS Server To Access Your Files From Anywhere