P2P with Network Attach Storage!

Chanced upon Andy's blog while playing MMORPG (MapleStory) these few days.

Andy has kindly compiled the program which allows anyone with a Linux NAS box to run P2P, like Bittorrent and eDonkey network.

Although it was specifically compiled for the D-Link DNS-323, as long as the architecture of device is based on ARM processor, you're in luck! Some Brand/Model even includes MLDonkey by default, such as the Planex Gigabit NAS-01G.

The result? Lower power consumption and less fan noise as compared to a desktop doing the downloading job. It's money savings, great isn't it?

Here today, it took me awhile with some help from Andy to get it running on the good old cheaper NAS that I have, the DNS 300.

Linux command line by telnet, isn't that easy nor hard as it seems.

It sure took me awhile, but its exciting to see it work. Heres the UI of MLDonkey.

eDonkey server available for choice

List of BT peers connected to MLDonkey before, and eMule!

For those who already had a NAS, try do some research on your unit. For the rest, do look out for these models mentioned above when you're considering a NAS. Try it and see for yourself!

PS: Thx to Andy again the the MLDonkey compilation. Please take a look at his site from the links at the right or by clicking here!