Hey :-) Send me an e-mail, I can't say we'll get it completely sorted, but I'll give it a shot :-) I can't say I know everything, but I recently managed to get 2x 80GB PATA HDD running RAID1 (looks like 160GB), then get that RAID1 array plus a 160GB SATA HDD into another 320GB RAID1 array - don't ask :-P I will bring this machine over so we can look at its config. Also my desktop is running Ubuntu 6.06 (Dapper?), and has an eSATA port - never used it, but might as well bring it along, to see if your external drive does work etc. You have spare power cables/network cables/multiboxes/mice/keyboards/etc? Cheers, Elroy. Eric Light wrote:

Hi everyone,

Is there anyone in the Hamilton area who could spare some time (in person) to help a linux newbie? I've been dabbling with a new computer, and I've done everything I needed to do with the exception of RAID-1 and DHCP. I have a feeling I've also stuffed up something, as I've got an external eSATA hard drive (for backups) which doesn't auto-mount, and I can't figure it out.

I'm sorry to say I'm a bit tight on the old wallet this week, but anyone who lends a hand will get a nice cup of coffee, and their choice of a couple classic linux books I've got hanging around. I live in the Hillcrest area, but I'm quite happy to meet elsewhere if desired.

More details available on request. :-)

Thanks in advance! - Eric