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Linksys NSLU2

June 26th, 2006 | by Brandon King

Conclusion

The Linksys NSLU2 has many significant problems, but ironically, is a very usable and stable device, as long as you play the game the way Linksys wants you to. Fat32 and NTFS support are poor, at best, but ext2 shines. Transfers are slow, but not unmanageable, and overall the promise of a simple, network storage device is realized. Drive capacities may be disappointing to some, but for simple backups and media access the Slug may be slow; since our last configuration 4 months ago, it hasn't required a single reboot. If Linksys were to address these problems, we could easily see the Slug slither up to a 9/10 rating.

Pros:

• Easy setup
• Stable
• Expandable

Cons:

• Limited capacity
• Poor documentation
• Inconsistent performance