Sure looks like a turn-key unRAID box to me.  What do you think?

 

http://www.cinemarsolutions.com/hardware.mld4000.php

 

 

It sure sounds like it since they mentioned the cache drive. You're probably right.

They even call it 'unique RAID technology'.

 

Is that even legal?  I hope they at least have LimeTech's permission.  Considering how much more they charge for the server, I don't think its much of a threat to LimeTech, but still...

There's very little in unRAID they cant use completely legally for free assuming they get the open source agreements in order.

 

Sure its a bit sucky but proportionately theres very little in unRAID thats actually unRAID as well.

 

Diversity is good.

I'm tempted to spec-out the cost to construct an identical unit.  Starting with that fierce red case:

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811165181

 

 

 

Do it, I would be interested to see the results.  I do like the look of that case, but it looks like the Norco's are a bit more versatile (or at least can hold far more drives).

I'm tempted to spec-out the cost to construct an identical unit.  Starting with that fierce red case:

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811165181

 

 

 

 

Thats is a particularly good idea.

This *maybe* an unRAID server! In a standard RAID solution you normally don't get spinning down of individual drives, then they mention stuff like, boots from USB, uniqe RAID, mix different size HDDs, isolating data loss to those drives that failed, etc... however it could also be FlexRAID installed on a minimized linux on a flash drive.

 

Interesting. That deal could be part of the reason Tom has been hard at work on development. At any rate, that server looks to be good news to help future unRAID development.

 

The other part that is interesting is that Cinemar decided to offer a server which appears to be incapable of running their MLServer application. They must have seen a benefit to this server instead of working towards something like a WHS server.

 

Peter

 

It is unRAID...just check out their wiki on this server.

It is unRAID...just check out their wiki on this server.

 

The one link for the Time Zone file actually leads back to the lime-tech site.

And says "you first need to download your timezone file from our [http://lime-technology.com/dnlds/timezone/ website]".

 

So that quite clearly says:

 

this is a Limetech company

 

or

 

they are misrepresenting themselves either mistakenly or purposely

And says "you first need to download your timezone file from our [http://lime-technology.com/dnlds/timezone/ website]".

 

So that quite clearly says:

 

this is a Limetech company

 

or

 

they are misrepresenting themselves either mistakenly or purposely

 

Before this gets too out of hand, I'll just say that Cinemar is simply building their own server system runing unRAID OS, and packaging it with a number of hard drives.

Not that I have any problem with them building and selling there own servers but I guess what gets me the most is that they are NOT giving you, Tom, any credit what so ever.  At least not from what I could find looking around quickly.  And frankly it should be front and center that they are NOT the creators of the OS that there systems run.

And says "you first need to download your timezone file from our [http://lime-technology.com/dnlds/timezone/ website]".

 

So that quite clearly says:

 

this is a Limetech company

 

or

 

they are misrepresenting themselves either mistakenly or purposely

 

Before this gets too out of hand, I'll just say that Cinemar is simply building their own server system runing unRAID OS, and packaging it with a number of hard drives.

 

That is a very clear statement that explains everything. It should be made by the reseller though. This is especially true since I see no mention of any GPL licensing or any other kind of attribution.

 

Its nice to see others adopt unRAID.

I agree.  If you browse their forums, you will see that unRAID is very popular with MainLobby customers.

You guys are reading WAY too much into this. 

 

That is a very clear statement that explains everything. It should be made by the reseller though. This is especially true since I see no mention of any GPL licensing or any other kind of attribution.

 

Well, no...

 

I'm surprised Limetech was even allowed to do that statement.

 

I work for a software company that makes a software engine.  It can be deployed standalone or integrated in another vendor's architecture.  90% of the "integrated" sales never mention my employer's name.  There would be onerous implications if my employer was to do so publicly.

 

It's a simple business transaction.  You have to pay for recognition and brand awareness.  It looks like Limetech was happy with selling licenses without paying for the publicity.

 

IANAL but I believe that as long as the GPL license is in there, it doesn't have to be publicised.

 

Gog

IANAL but I believe that as long as the GPL license is in there, it doesn't have to be publicised.

 

Gog

I am also not a lawyer, but I believe you are correct. 

(as long as whoever down-stream that distributes the GPL derived programs does not remove the GPL notice and source)

 

Joe L.

The documentation on the Wiki makes reference to unRAID OS multiple times.

I would think as long as limetech gains a licensed customer it's good.

The documentation on the Wiki makes reference to unRAID OS multiple times.

I would think as long as limetech gains a licensed customer it's good.

 

I agree. At least with them using unRAID as their OS Tom should be getting a sale each time they make a sale.

 

Plus they probably handle their own support which makes it even better for Tom.

 

Of course I don't know this for sure but it makes sense in my tiny mind...    lol

The documentation on the Wiki makes reference to unRAID OS multiple times.

I would think as long as limetech gains a licensed customer it's good.

Since they are distributing a version of unRAID that can handle more than 3 disks, they are paying for a license from Lime-Technology.  I would guess they might negotiate a discounted fee for the license based on purchase volume, but that would entirely be between their company and Lime-Technology.  

 

As you said, more customers is good.

 

Joe L.

The documentation on the Wiki makes reference to unRAID OS multiple times.

I would think as long as limetech gains a licensed customer it's good.

 

Yes, more sales = good for Tom and good for unRAID users.

 

Peter

 

You guys are reading WAY too much into this. ...

 

I think your reading between the lines and coming up with an anglei dont mean . I love the fact someone else is using unRAID, its win win.

 

Just as a paying customer i like to know what my options are front and center, rather than speculation for 4 months. I also like to see licensing and attribution in Linux works prominent just as unRAID does it, not hidden away forcing you to look for it. This goes to credit the countless hours the Linux community has done that is the backbone of all these products and helps show that commercial small Linux projects CAN succeed.

I "found" unRaid through the Cinemar forums, I own licensed products from both companies. They compliment each other very well. I can only see this as a good thing for both parties.