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NAS for PowerPC iMac
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boiler.at.law
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Jan 10, 2010, 06:53 PM
 
I have an original flat panel iMac with a 800 mhz PowerPC that is getting next to no use. I was thinking about putting a large hard drive in it and turning it into a NAS. I am looking for software solutions to accomplish this. I took a look at FreeNAS but it does not appear there is a PowerPC version. Anyone have any suggestions on a comparable software solution, or any other suggestions in general.

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BLAZE_MkIV
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Jan 10, 2010, 07:04 PM
 
Mac 101: File sharing
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Configure Advanced File Sharing with SharePoints - Downloads - Lifehacker
     
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Jan 10, 2010, 07:15 PM
 
Assuming it will only serve other Macs, the built-in file sharing will work fine. However, an 800 MHz iMac will be limited to 128 GB drives on the internal bus. There is a driver that can work around the problem after bootup - see the PowerMac Storage FAQ for a more complete discussion. Or you can use an external drive attached to the iMac.
     
   
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