I'm with David G. on the definition on this one.  With a USB drive, the
computer it is attached to must be powered up in order to access it over
the network.  Correct?

http://www.nextgenelectronics.com/dlinkdsm604h.php
The link above looks like the ideal, but it is $$$$!  I can see why Mick
might want to build his own.  Maybe a very simple, cheap, dedicated, small
PC would work:  No monitor, no floppy drive, no CD drive, network boot, etc.

At 08:54 AM 8/17/2005 -0400, Hugh wrote:
>Clarification:
>I'm defining a "Network Drive" as any drive available to users on a
>network. see: http://www.satellite-tv-hq.com/telecom-glossary-n.htm
>Since Mick wants to use the drive as storage on a home network (That's
>how I use mine) any drive in a USB case will suit the purpose simply and
>cheaply.
>Attach the drive to any computer on the network, set up the proper
>permissions, and go for it.
>
>David Gillett wrote:
>
>>  An external USB drive attaches to a *computer*, which may share it to the
>>network.
>>
>>  A "network drive" includes a minimal host system and network interface to
>>attach to an ethernet network speaking TCP/IP and shre itself with computers
>>on the network -- no additional computer needed.
>>
>>David Gillett
>>
>>
>>>Mick Fitzpatrick wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>>Hello
>>>>
>>>>I want to set up a network drive to use as storage on home network.
>>>>
>>>>I've seen a few 'ready made' ones by freecom etc.
>>>>
>>>>What I'd like to make my own. Is there any 'cases' out there that I can
use
>>>>and put my own harddrive in it? I'm in the UK
>>>>
>>>>

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