- Dec 11, 2000
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Had been running a fileserver on Kubuntu 8.04 for the longest time, but I'm looking to move off of it to something else, as I don't care for KDE much...And I'm aware of the bigger changes between 3.5.* and 4.*...Just looking to start fresh.
As this is going to be straight samba/cifs for files, I wasn't sure about which direction to go.
I've used ClearOS (formerly Clarkconnect) in the past, and I've liked it, the home version might be something to look at, once it gets released.
Debian is something I'm familiar with, even in it's relatively bastardized state that's found in *buntu. Not sure if I ought to wait for Squeeze to become the new stable or not, it's out in a couple of weeks or so. Probably just add webmin for handling shares/accounts.
UNRaid was another option I've been thinking of, now that Vail (currently) cut drive extender out. I wouldn't have more than 6 drives altogether, but I know that'll cost a bit. It's also by no means a backup, but it looks to add more redundancy than the other options.
ZFS/Solaris is just a bit beyond my grasp at this time.
Other options? I'd appreciate it.
As this is going to be straight samba/cifs for files, I wasn't sure about which direction to go.
I've used ClearOS (formerly Clarkconnect) in the past, and I've liked it, the home version might be something to look at, once it gets released.
Debian is something I'm familiar with, even in it's relatively bastardized state that's found in *buntu. Not sure if I ought to wait for Squeeze to become the new stable or not, it's out in a couple of weeks or so. Probably just add webmin for handling shares/accounts.
UNRaid was another option I've been thinking of, now that Vail (currently) cut drive extender out. I wouldn't have more than 6 drives altogether, but I know that'll cost a bit. It's also by no means a backup, but it looks to add more redundancy than the other options.
ZFS/Solaris is just a bit beyond my grasp at this time.
Other options? I'd appreciate it.