"Most" people use windows so naturally its a first choice, but not everyone wants to fork out at least R800 (Win7 Home Basic - does it even have networking capability?) for a license.
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"Most" people use windows so naturally its a first choice, but not everyone wants to fork out at least R800 (Win7 Home Basic - does it even have networking capability?) for a license.
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windows home server 2011 - R500 at cybernatic....
Hi
So I have given up on Windows for the time being,just because it wont work, I would still prefer it. Just because I want to run a NAS in VMware and I know Windows. I don't really want to take the time to learn anything else(although I should).
I tried installing Ubuntu 11.10, but all I could manage was to boot from the USB drive as it does not pick up my hdd(the standard 250gig Seagate). I have checked it is inserted correctly.
When I boot from usb and go to system info, it lists my RAM,CPU but no hdd.
Has anyone got any tips?
So I have given up on Windows for the time being,just because it wont work, I would still prefer it. Just because I want to run a NAS in VMware and I know Windows. I don't really want to take the time to learn anything else(although I should).
I tried installing Ubuntu 11.10, but all I could manage was to boot from the USB drive as it does not pick up my hdd(the standard 250gig Seagate). I have checked it is inserted correctly.
When I boot from usb and go to system info, it lists my RAM,CPU but no hdd.
Has anyone got any tips?
Great price. I installed WHS 2011 - pleasantry surprised at how well it works and very stable.
opinionhated
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I've tried Ubuntu. But didn't have any hdd issues. Sorry.
The hdd is recognized on boot right?
See if openelec picks it up. Takes a couple minutes to install.
Kosmik
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Oh wow, didn't know a product like that existed. Good to know that for next time. Thanks.
MSDN ftw
Our company keeps the MSDN (and passwords to the MSDN site) under lock and key :-(
I am waiting for my HP to be delivered.
Going to buy the MSI GT 520, 2GB RAM, Harmony 650 and a receiver (following Keeper's guide). I find all the products on takealot.com which makes it easier but can't seem to find an IR receiver there. Am I doing it wrong?
Is there any online shop that has all 4 these items available?
Going to buy the MSI GT 520, 2GB RAM, Harmony 650 and a receiver (following Keeper's guide). I find all the products on takealot.com which makes it easier but can't seem to find an IR receiver there. Am I doing it wrong?
Is there any online shop that has all 4 these items available?
I think mine came stock with 1GB of RAM when i got it from HP in December last year. This is more than enough, especially if you're going OpenElec. When I monitor my ram usage its using less than 500MB of RAM.
So unless you're going with a heavy version of Windows 7, I really think 2GB of RAM is overkill.
My GT5120 does all the heavy lifting
So unless you're going with a heavy version of Windows 7, I really think 2GB of RAM is overkill.
My GT5120 does all the heavy lifting
the new n40L comes with 2gb as standardI think mine came stock with 1GB of RAM when i got it from HP in December last year. This is more than enough, especially if you're going OpenElec. When I monitor my ram usage its using less than 500MB of RAM.
So unless you're going with a heavy version of Windows 7, I really think 2GB of RAM is overkill.
My GT5120 does all the heavy lifting
opinionhated
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N40l has 2 gigs standard. N36l has 1 gig.
Rather follow Milkman's guide.
(and yes, you don't really need to buy ram as rogerwe said)
Rather follow Milkman's guide.
(and yes, you don't really need to buy ram as rogerwe said)
Hehe, reading both.
Okay I will drop the RAM then - just that bloody IR Receiver. Probably has been discussed in this thread before. Will search.
I installed sickbeard and SABnzbd two nights ago on my laptop as a test to see how they integrate. Amazing.
Kosmik
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I need to shuffle my sickbeard and sabnzb onto ther server once it arrives. Am hoping its not going to be too big a thing.
Was wondering the same thing just now.
i might have to borrow my work kb
I would bet on it working just fine. I have one of these air keyboards with my openelec setup and it worked out of the box.