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Does any one knows how to DIY a server/NAS that is compatible with apple's time machine??
I am using my macbook for studying as well as work. I am currently hooking a 2.5 inch HDD to my laptop so that I can have a time machine back up.
But sometime it gets annoying. You didn't plug it firmly, the drive did not register correctly, it was supposed to be shown as a time machine backup, but it shows itself as a normal hard drive, so I have to unplug it and plug it back in etc.
The reason I do not want to buy a actual server is that, it is too expensive, plus if I can build one for a cheaper price, and enjoy myself while DIYing it, why the heck not. Plus that I have a hard drive that I am currently not in use.
I am a total noob for all these NAS related stuff. Do you guys have any suggestion? What about the cost?? The OS I need to run??? I knew that Linus introduced an OS that is free, but it is in windows. So... I don't know whether this is doable.
Any advice??? thanks! Also I can probably save up $100 every month. So. That is my budget. I don't mind waiting for a few months. Just letting you guys know.
I am using my macbook for studying as well as work. I am currently hooking a 2.5 inch HDD to my laptop so that I can have a time machine back up.
But sometime it gets annoying. You didn't plug it firmly, the drive did not register correctly, it was supposed to be shown as a time machine backup, but it shows itself as a normal hard drive, so I have to unplug it and plug it back in etc.
The reason I do not want to buy a actual server is that, it is too expensive, plus if I can build one for a cheaper price, and enjoy myself while DIYing it, why the heck not. Plus that I have a hard drive that I am currently not in use.
I am a total noob for all these NAS related stuff. Do you guys have any suggestion? What about the cost?? The OS I need to run??? I knew that Linus introduced an OS that is free, but it is in windows. So... I don't know whether this is doable.
Any advice??? thanks! Also I can probably save up $100 every month. So. That is my budget. I don't mind waiting for a few months. Just letting you guys know.