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BRlabs
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Dec 13, 2014

Suggestion: Windows ReadyNAS Remote Client for SPARC

- Remove things that do not work: READYDROP (for example)
- Special emphasis on speed (CIFS)
- Open Source (?)

Or ... just the opposite:

Integrate with the ReadyCloud .....

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  • BRLabs,
    Netgear will be minimizing Sparc support. Firmware upgrades for Sparc will become much rarer,
    unless there are a large number of field issues to justify. Units ceased manufacture around 2009/2010.
    I am a former employee, but I think overall Sparc assistance from Tech support will cease in 2017.

    Let me give you another angle. The company wants you to buy a new unit with Remote client features,
    rather than upgrade past versions.
    Hope I haven't spoilt the season of Goodwill, :)
    Marto.
  • Same goes for the x86 systems running 4.2 firmware. Its all End of Life. They don't get new sales by updating features/firmware on those units. It's all a push to the new OS6 units.

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