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Unread 08-23-2011, 06:15 PM   #7
Phoenix32
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Default Re: Modify SCSI Backplane for SATA Drives

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Originally Posted by Harbinger View Post
Part of the reason was price. I knew I could pick up some parts inexpensively (and re-use others I already had) to build a home server.
That is a part I don't agree with, but to each their own. I think the GOS units can be had pretty cheap if you look.


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- Part of it was having something I'd built and understood better than an off-the-shelf box that used proprietary assemblies.

- I also wanted to use an open-source software solution that didn't require costly upgrades.

- THe last part is simply to show people what's possible if they take an old, "outdated" unit and perform some old-fashioned hacking work to extend its life.
Now those are all points I can see and agree with (I do it for fun etc. too sometimes) and it makes more sense for the post and blog now, thank you.


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No offense taken. For you such an undertaking might not be interesting, given your experience with the Snap platform already. Nothing wrong with that. But others who are starting out might find the project challenging on an intellectual and capabilities-level. I know I did.
Thank you, at least someone around here can take things the way they are meant and not get all B-hurt if someone does not agree with them. THANK YOU!
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