2010-07-05, 21:57
Tbtf Wrote:If I use the mac mini or mac book as a SAMBA server until I can buy a NAS would that work fine?
My main server for over a year was a hackintosh. I used it to serve files to my XBMC Live box right to its end. One problem I had was I had to use 10.5 and not 10.6 as 10.6 has a TERRIBLE SAMBA issue that gives it fits with XBMC Live. Since I switched away though the problem has been solved for Snow Leopard. Here is how to make your Mini a good SAMBA server:
http://www.macosxhints.com/article.php?s...2135148675
Quote:Also is there a way I would be able to read and write to the external HDS if I plug them into my htpc I am going to build.
Any disk that is HFS+ NOT JOURNALED can be read and written to by Linux. So when you format the drive on your Mac, avoid the Journaling.
Quote:Also would you be able to recommend me a NAS that isnt to much? I am just trying to weigh my options before purchasing anything
Personally I am a build it kind of guy, so I replaced my Hackintosh server with an Unraid server. If you are going to be really serious about this (aka rip every Blu Ray your can get your hands physically on) then nothing beats an Unraid server.
But if you don't need that much space, I have heard GREAT things about these NASes:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6822122010