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Old October 7th 05, 06:32 PM
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I don't have any news regarding the next firmware release. Tritton
support assures me they are working on it though.

05-0607 vs. 06-0804
If you need reliable file dates and times, say for backup or file
syncing purposes, use 06-0804. If you need better file and
directory reliability, revert back to, or stay with, 05-0607.
I personally need the stable features of both firmware releases, so am
waiting for the next firmware.

[b:3ae61a3a5c]Syncing / Backup Program for Win XP[/b:3ae61a3a5c]
For those Win XP users that may be interested, Microsoft has a new
file syncing utility:
Sync
PowerToy. This may be helpful for those using the NAS as a back
up device. And, it's free.

[b:3ae61a3a5c]Tom's Networking Latest NAS review[/b:3ae61a3a5c]
Again, for those that may be interested, Tom's reviewed the
ADS
NAS. I've mentioned this NAS before when the Hawking NAS was
asked about. It appears to have a couple interesting features ...
such as a personal web server and it supports BitTorrent (which seems
like a neat idea to work into a NAS unit). Other than this, the
performance was terrible when comparted to Tritton units.

[b:3ae61a3a5c]Bytecc/VGear LANDISK vs. Argosy/Tritton
NAS[/b:3ae61a3a5c]
Ever since presenting information about the V-Gear LANDISK, I've been
curious to know if the Tritton/Argosy firmware would work in such a
device. Well, last week I received a most interesting private
message from someone that owns the Bytecc ME-850 LANDISK. He was
able to load the Argosy firmware into and the device continued to
work normally. In addition, the 5 lights on the LANDISK (verses the
1 light on the Argosy/Tritton) continued to work as they did before.

So, all these NAS units appear to all be the exact same thing. I'm
very, very curious who makes the original OEM unit. For those that
know, or remember, the 'To Tell the Truth' TV game show ... "Will the
real NAS please stand up!!"