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Author: Keith Smith via PLUG-discuss
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Subject: Re: NAS from my junkyard of old hardware
On 2025-06-24 17:00, Steve Litt via PLUG-discuss wrote:
> On Tue, 24 Jun 2025 15:25:06 -0700
> Keith Smith via PLUG-discuss <> wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> ChatGPT is saying I can use an old laptop (I have a few) and a 8tb
>> Seagate Backup Plus, connected by USB, running Samba or
>> OpenMediaVault. ChatGPT says OpenMediaVault is the better option.
>>
>> Any thoughts much welcome!!
>
> I haven't had good luck with Seagate.


You keep saying that and I have maybe 7 Seagate Backup Plus USB drives.
I have one connected to my daily driver that runs Kubuntu.

I think having a surge suppressor is the key. I have run Isobar
Trip-Lite for maybe 30 years.

Keith

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