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<blockquote data-quote="GoMad" data-source="post: 535825" data-attributes="member: 99633">Great stuff, what mobo are you using for Raid 5 backend server - I assume Sata II ? I have a dual core 3.2GHz box, about 4 years old now, only has sata 150 and no PCI Express. One option is to get a new mobo for it, but on the basis I was trying to keep this cheap initially as a POOC, I would rather spend the cash on the front end !So, back end, currently with Ubuntu 9.10, will take a couple of 1TB Sata 300 disks (running in 150 mode), 4GB RAM and dual core 3.2GHz CPU - ample to get me going, but yes, I could upgrade this mobo etc to sata 300 later.I will look at the iPhone applet - interesting. Also looked at Squeeze Box, need to investigate further - was after a 1 stop solution really.The larget Moneul or Zalman units have a screen which would avoid needing the TV on for music.I am hoping MP2 will attempt some multi zone streaming like MythTV does (works well, clunky GUI so have dropped it).I just like the MP interface - very family friendly.&nbsp; Points noted though, and will stick with the solution I was going with initially, being the server in the cupboard option managed from my laptop and vls or something.Thanks.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="GoMad, post: 535825, member: 99633"] Great stuff, what mobo are you using for Raid 5 backend server - I assume Sata II ? I have a dual core 3.2GHz box, about 4 years old now, only has sata 150 and no PCI Express. One option is to get a new mobo for it, but on the basis I was trying to keep this cheap initially as a POOC, I would rather spend the cash on the front end ! So, back end, currently with Ubuntu 9.10, will take a couple of 1TB Sata 300 disks (running in 150 mode), 4GB RAM and dual core 3.2GHz CPU - ample to get me going, but yes, I could upgrade this mobo etc to sata 300 later. I will look at the iPhone applet - interesting. Also looked at Squeeze Box, need to investigate further - was after a 1 stop solution really. The larget Moneul or Zalman units have a screen which would avoid needing the TV on for music. I am hoping MP2 will attempt some multi zone streaming like MythTV does (works well, clunky GUI so have dropped it). I just like the MP interface - very family friendly. Points noted though, and will stick with the solution I was going with initially, being the server in the cupboard option managed from my laptop and vls or something. Thanks. [/QUOTE]

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