Netgear's new Linux-based NAS device for the prosumer

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Netgear has come out with NAS for the home lan that's based on Linux. It's configurable with a web browser, uses RAID technology, has gigabit network adapters, and the entry level product has a terabyte of storage. All this for around $1100 USD.

Here's a propaganda blurb from the page for the product on the Netgear site.

Robust Features Coupled with Easy Management

* Serves files easily
* Backs up data effortlessly
* Streams music and video quickly
* Shares printers with ease
* Works with Windows®, Mac®, and Linux®

ReadyNAS™ NV+ was designed specifically for home offices, small businesses and workgroups. Never before has there been available a cost-conscience Network Attached Storage (NAS) appliance packed with robust high-end server features, including Gigabit Ethernet, hardware RAID, system monitoring capabilities and built-in backup. ReadyNAS couples out of the box deployment and easy management with robust file serving and data redundancy.

You can read the rest of Netgear's description of this product at the link below.

http://www.netgear.com/Products/Stor...s/RND4250.aspx