Ok, I've got a bug up my butt and I'm kinda sitting on the fence on this one here.
Right now, I have 2 networked systems running (mine and my wifes) in one office, and a third computer that is a dedicated arcade emulator (wireless networked.) Someday, I may build a HTPC system, but I don't need it for now.
I have most/all the parts to build a decent home server computer. For some reason, the geek factor of having a file server in the house has got my thinking about it. I know a lot of you have this, but I'm trying to decide if it's worth the trouble.
The obvious benefits are for central storage of things like music, photos, ect. but what is the real advantage over say, just adding in more hard drives to the current systems?
I'd like to get into video editing, would it be possible to process and edit video files that are stored on such a server, or is the bandwidth just too limited?
If I were to build a HTPC, is an 802.11B wireless connection going to be fast enough for streaming DVD quality video?
I know these are a lot of question, so I'll go with this for now.
Thanks
Right now, I have 2 networked systems running (mine and my wifes) in one office, and a third computer that is a dedicated arcade emulator (wireless networked.) Someday, I may build a HTPC system, but I don't need it for now.
I have most/all the parts to build a decent home server computer. For some reason, the geek factor of having a file server in the house has got my thinking about it. I know a lot of you have this, but I'm trying to decide if it's worth the trouble.
The obvious benefits are for central storage of things like music, photos, ect. but what is the real advantage over say, just adding in more hard drives to the current systems?
I'd like to get into video editing, would it be possible to process and edit video files that are stored on such a server, or is the bandwidth just too limited?
If I were to build a HTPC, is an 802.11B wireless connection going to be fast enough for streaming DVD quality video?
I know these are a lot of question, so I'll go with this for now.
Thanks