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I have never had a WD drive fail. I have a closet full of old ones that never died. On the other hand, I also have several Maxtors in the closet all of which died. This is going back 20 years.

My choice is clear.
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Dont-buy-Western-Digital-Hard-Drives-19603399 Tue, 11 Dec 2007 12:14:14 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Dont-buy-Western-Digital-Hard-Drives-19595571 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Dont-buy-Western-Digital-Hard-Drives-19595571 Mon, 10 Dec 2007 07:03:39 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Dont-buy-Western-Digital-Hard-Drives-19595293
In the end the real devil is the MPAA/RIAA]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Dont-buy-Western-Digital-Hard-Drives-19595293 Mon, 10 Dec 2007 03:18:36 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Dont-buy-Western-Digital-Hard-Drives-19591547 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Dont-buy-Western-Digital-Hard-Drives-19591547 Sun, 09 Dec 2007 13:22:30 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Dont-buy-Western-Digital-Hard-Drives-19589136 Avoide buying any WD product.

Let the consumer vote with his money.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Dont-buy-Western-Digital-Hard-Drives-19589136 Sat, 08 Dec 2007 22:09:25 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Dont-buy-Western-Digital-Hard-Drives-19588436 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Dont-buy-Western-Digital-Hard-Drives-19588436 Sat, 08 Dec 2007 19:38:19 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Dont-buy-Western-Digital-Hard-Drives-19587978
The difference today is that "business" can do something about it... not that I think their efforts are worthwhile.
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Thats what I get for repeating things i read on /. without verification.

Ok, it is unclear wether it is installed on the drive, it doesnt matter, theres a web interface preinstalled and the root name/password is "The default user name is admin and the default password is 123456"

So you would be able to setup Samba shares without having to install that software on your computer.

The web interface is independent of the service, mac users cannot use the mionet software so they configure it that way. Apparently there are hacks to make it a server since it has its own ARM processor. And its all GPL opensource, the source is at the WD site.

They have 2TB My Books now, think I'll get a 1 tb when the prices go down.

Found the "modification" site >> »mybookworld.wikidot.com/hacks-and-howto

"fold Re: SSH Access
floris 21 Oct 2007, 09:38 -0-700
If Martin did not know what was inside the box, I don't know. I is however noticable he has opend it and posted some internal info before he created the the ssh hack by looking at the dates he posted information about the box. It is not that hard to hook up and mount the disk by use of sata cable. (the nasty part is opening and closing the box without damage :-) ) The best part is that Martin found a security flaw in the firmware upgrade functionality that can be used to hack the box and own it. Fundamental for easy hacking. I think many people are very happy with that work. Now let's make it better then WD wants."

Lol they already have a lot of linux server functionality working, and an eggdrop IRC server. They are saying it hangs on large files for the bittorrent server.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Dont-buy-Western-Digital-Hard-Drives-19587954 Sat, 08 Dec 2007 18:03:00 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Dont-buy-Western-Digital-Hard-Drives-19587897 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Dont-buy-Western-Digital-Hard-Drives-19587897 Sat, 08 Dec 2007 17:49:44 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Dont-buy-Western-Digital-Hard-Drives-19587883 WD gives instruction on how to use the drive without the mionet software.

"Can a WD My Book World Edition hard drive be used without using WD Anywhere Access?
Question
Can I use a WD My Book World Edition hard drive without using WD Anywhere Access?
Answer
A WD My Book World Edition hard drive can be accessed and used for Local Network access (LAN) through SAMBA connectivity methods without using The WD Anywhere Access program.
If data has already been added to shares on the drive using WD Anywhere Access (MioNet), this data will need to be copied or transferred to the internal computer's drive(s) or other SAMBA shares BEFORE MioNet is to be disabled or uninstalled. Data contained in shares under MioNet's control will not be accessible if the program is uninstalled. Once you've moved the data from the MioNet protected shares to the internal computer or another location, you can proceed creating SAMBA share(s) on the drive."
»wdc.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/wdc.cfg···PS5hdmk*
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Solon]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Dont-buy-Western-Digital-Hard-Drives-19587883 Sat, 08 Dec 2007 17:45:56 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Dont-buy-Western-Digital-Hard-Drives-19587802 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Dont-buy-Western-Digital-Hard-Drives-19587802 Sat, 08 Dec 2007 17:27:07 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Dont-buy-Western-Digital-Hard-Drives-19587775 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Dont-buy-Western-Digital-Hard-Drives-19587775 Sat, 08 Dec 2007 17:20:12 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Dont-buy-Western-Digital-Hard-Drives-19587117 gone.
Western Digged their own grave with this treachery as far as this buyer's dollars are concerned.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Dont-buy-Western-Digital-Hard-Drives-19587117 Sat, 08 Dec 2007 14:59:17 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Dont-buy-Western-Digital-Hard-Drives-19587107 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Dont-buy-Western-Digital-Hard-Drives-19587107 Sat, 08 Dec 2007 14:57:12 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Dont-buy-Western-Digital-Hard-Drives-19587090 said by raye:

IT is for me because what I do with my hard drive is my business. If I want to break the law than that is my choice to make, not Western Digitals.While I agree with you, the US judicial system doesn't quite. See references to Napster, Limewire, Grokster, Bittorrent, et al.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Dont-buy-Western-Digital-Hard-Drives-19587090 Sat, 08 Dec 2007 14:52:19 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Dont-buy-Western-Digital-Hard-Drives-19587074
IT is for me because what I do with my hard drive is my business. If I want to break the law than that is my choice to make, not Western Digitals.

There are also some legal uses that this technology might prohibit. No thanks, will stay away from WD.

Sad thing is most people buy their computer pre-assembled so how will you know?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Dont-buy-Western-Digital-Hard-Drives-19587074 Sat, 08 Dec 2007 14:48:35 EDT