BigMAQ
Inactive User
Much like a lot of other people I have started to delve into the CS scene and have succesfully managed to setup a share on DM500 and on a Linux PC/Laptop (Both for experimental puposes) thanks to tuts on here and other similar forums. Personally I cannot tell the diference in quality for the end user in the picture they recieve ie both methods offer glitch free and stable images. So why would anyone chose a Linux PC/Laptop setup over a dm500 setup?
If you take the cost of hardware into account then its a no brainer, dm500 is the cheapest option, quality of picture is the same so that doesnt justify the extra expence for a PC/Laptop server.
The Only thing I can possibly think of is maybe the amount of clients one can have (from what i have read), I believe a dm500 is limited to between 20-30 clients (if you wish to offer a stable picture) and the Linux PC/Laptop option theoretically allows the share to accomodate a lot more clients (how many i am not sure as am yet to find anyone talking figures on this subject) ... is this true?
Also what about security (traceability)... which method is more secure in your opinion and why? ... I know about dyndns options for hiding IP but for those that know how you can still track an IP with just the dyndns name
If you take the cost of hardware into account then its a no brainer, dm500 is the cheapest option, quality of picture is the same so that doesnt justify the extra expence for a PC/Laptop server.
The Only thing I can possibly think of is maybe the amount of clients one can have (from what i have read), I believe a dm500 is limited to between 20-30 clients (if you wish to offer a stable picture) and the Linux PC/Laptop option theoretically allows the share to accomodate a lot more clients (how many i am not sure as am yet to find anyone talking figures on this subject) ... is this true?
Also what about security (traceability)... which method is more secure in your opinion and why? ... I know about dyndns options for hiding IP but for those that know how you can still track an IP with just the dyndns name
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