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chirpa
Apr 01, 2013Luminary
ReadyNAS OS 6.9.3 | Run on existing x86 (4.2) #notsupported
There are a few threads on this, showing how to convert 6.0 firmware to run on the 4.2 platform. I am combining the information here, so it is easier to digest. This is UNSUPPORTED by NETGEAR. Do...
JMehring
Sep 19, 2013Apprentice
Thanks for the quick reply.
The only reason I am considering moving to OS 6 is for volume encryption. I have already tried encfs on 4.2.x but it is way too slow. Truecrypt is really fast but I am not sure if I would be able to encrypt the whole volume. I currently use a TC container, but I did worry it would be difficult to grow if I ever upgraded my disks.
Another benefit, if it actually works with OS 6 is volume expansion with encrypted volumes
EDIT. I don't mind doing a factory install once and start fresh since I am in process of backing everything up to a 314
The only reason I am considering moving to OS 6 is for volume encryption. I have already tried encfs on 4.2.x but it is way too slow. Truecrypt is really fast but I am not sure if I would be able to encrypt the whole volume. I currently use a TC container, but I did worry it would be difficult to grow if I ever upgraded my disks.
Another benefit, if it actually works with OS 6 is volume expansion with encrypted volumes
EDIT. I don't mind doing a factory install once and start fresh since I am in process of backing everything up to a 314
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