some kind of file/Norton/free commander tool

[ahab666]

hi,

I'd like to suggest a tool that could manage following tasks without sending all the data along the LAN (between the computer and the NAS box):

copy/move files and/or folders from different locations to one specified location on the NAS box and to all other locations on the LAN (without being transported via another computer)

a nice user interface (2 sub windows source --- target) with the standard keyboard and mouse selection options.

i am quite sure there are all ready open source solutions around - maybe someone is willing to port them for the box as well.

cheers - ahab666

[gmeardi]

I'd be happy to see something like this, too!

For instance an implementation of the "Midnight Commander (MC)" - It would offer fast and easy file operations on and between the N5200 and either via USB or the internal switch connected devices (this module has been compiled on a Buffalo TeraStation, very handy).

MC code is free, so... only to recompile for our NAS. The problem is that... I'm not able to do that :-(

Thanks in advance to the first "midnight recompiler"!
Gianluca

[gmeardi]

Nothing new under the sun? or better... midnight?
:-)

Thanks
g