Quote Originally Posted by green91
Huh????? Obviously if he is considering a software raid solution he doesn't need fantastic performance.. plus i have no idea what you are talking about $25-30k for a linux server.. you could build a MASSIVE cluster for much less than that. Ive got a linux server in my home and only have like $600 in it. Even our servers at work that handle hundreds of users didnt cost a fraction of that.
25-30k for a linux server; you can tell he prices these out often


if i'm looking to build a quick server using desktop hardware then obviously i am trying not to spend any money; i'm using a dualcore dell box + 2 sata drives i have lying around. this is a simple file server for our graphics/media dept which consist of 2 guys. i just want to know if anyone is using XP Pro w/ software raid - I know there is a hack out there so you can get it to mirror/raid5, etc. anyone done this and how good did it work?