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Old 18-07-2008, 10:22 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Is it possible to convert old PC to Network Attached Storage + USB Print Server ... I tryed FreeNAS but this one does not support USB Print Server..
any other alternatives...
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Old 18-07-2008, 11:24 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Unless I misunderstood what you're trying to do, the solution is quite straightforward. Make the old PC part of your local network, connect the printer(s) to the PC, install necessary drivers, share the printer, and you're done. If you need more details, just say so.
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Old 21-07-2008, 12:48 PM   #3 (permalink)
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I dont wanna install full OS .
need chota sa OS ...
Jeise FreeNAS

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Unless I misunderstood what you're trying to do, the solution is quite straightforward. Make the old PC part of your local network, connect the printer(s) to the PC, install necessary drivers, share the printer, and you're done. If you need more details, just say so.
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Old 21-07-2008, 12:57 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Is it possible to convert old PC to Network Attached Storage + USB Print Server ... I tryed FreeNAS but this one does not support USB Print Server..
any other alternatives...
One the same line.. . I wan't to use one of my old computer as a network router. This was published in one edition of Digit also, but sadly I can't find the book in my shelf. Can any body please show some light. Thank you.
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