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BitTorrent Sync
There a new technology just coming out, I mean it really new. It uses the proven bittorrent P2P technology with security, to transfer files, folders fast, securely. From the info I see they're doing i...
ReadyNAS OS is basically a modified Debian, so any computer can get the same features. There are NAS distributions like freeNAS that can provide such things. You may even be able to install ReadyNAS OS on a standard computer (I think this is against the License agreement though). What you buy with the NAS is mainly hardware (although Synology seems to have an higher pricing that I believe they charge for their OS).
If you don't need a power efficient and compact device, I would agree that NAS isn't the best choice. you can build a machine that can be power efficient for roughly the same price if not cheaper (with Sempron 3850 for exemple). It will be upgradeable and powerful but less compact.
If you don't need a power efficient and compact device, I would agree that NAS isn't the best choice. you can build a machine that can be power efficient for roughly the same price if not cheaper (with Sempron 3850 for exemple). It will be upgradeable and powerful but less compact.
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