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OpenBSD CVS RAID Array Failing, Needs Replacement

Posted by timothy on from the three-small-letters dept.

Sam writes "The OpenBSD cvs server has a failing RAID array. Users of the projects on that array: OpenBSD, OpenSSH, OpenBGPD, OpenNTPD, and the upcoming OpenCVS are all invited to contribute towards the $12,500 cost of a suitably high-spec replacement. OpenBSD Journal article, and original request (thread)."

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  1. Okay, by A+beautiful+mind · · Score: 0, Troll

    The "BSD is dieing" jokes, riiiight after me!

    its a joke, laugh.

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  2. Failing? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    You mean ... dying?

  3. $12,500... what is this, MAC hardware? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    You can set up an AMD-64 with RAID under LINUX for $500 or less.

  4. token flame by rnd() · · Score: -1, Troll

    I'll donate if you switch the license to the GPL...

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    1. Re:token flame by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll


      What would they do with the GNU Gonad Pilfering License? I certainly don't want my gonads in the hands of the FSF!

  5. Re:Apple??? by SpinJaunt · · Score: 0, Troll
    Did you finally wakeup from a long sleep and smell the roses.
    Although, really..
    but blindly ripping the work of others without giving back is gross
    has always been happening! we are talking about
    3. PROFIT!!!

    How many companies are guilty of this and worse; those that do give back are actually saying STFU and make the company look good from there perspective

    In another perspective: how many people will walk passed someone who got stabbed before they actually get the attention of someone -- yeah, my sentiments exactly.

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  6. Re:Gee.. by QuantumG · · Score: -1, Troll

    funny you mention new homes, didn't Theo buy one last year with that DARPA money?

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  7. Re:More donations needed? by frost22 · · Score: -1, Troll

    Don't think so. At this price this is a joke. They could get very nice U320 SCSI-IDE RAID system with
    a terabyte or so for ~3 or 4k.

    This is just a case of some braindead "SCSI is superior, blabla" moron having its stupid way with his project's funds. Disgusting.

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  8. Re:Apple??? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH.

    So before you go complaining about Apple not donating back to the fold, let's get one question out of the way:

    You were *just* about to reach for that checkbook and write up a little donation, weren't you?

    Hrm, and interestingingly enough, from the link provided further up this thread, Theo says that he'll never buy Apple equipment again - his justification seems to be entirely "because they haven't given me anything for free!".

    With an attitude like that, I wonder when the last time he used soap, or ate, or bought a pair of jeans ...? If his criteria for purchasing a product is that he first must receive it as a donation ... he's got to have one ratty looking wardrobe.