This week we had the first review of the RipNet add-in for Windows Home Server and Media Center from Tranquil, and late last night Tranquil announced that they were giving away the WHS add-in free of charge.
Our in depth hands on review can be found here.
Ok, so what does this mean? Well, the RipNet package you buy from Tranquil contains a Media Center component, an iSCSI component and a Windows Home Server component. Some people have commented that they use different software to do elements of what RipNet can do and thus it is expensive, so Tranquil has listened, and are giving the Windows Home Server add-in away for free.
So if you already have the other components then all you need is the free add-in and you are sorted. Just remember though, if you don’t already have those other elements then you will need to get them.
Here is what Tranquil are saying:
RipNet, the rather nice and easy to use iSCSI based service, that transforms the way you can rip your CD / DVD / Blu-Ray discs directly from your Media Centre to your Windows Home Server (running a suitable ripping service, such as My Movies for Home Server, or AVA Media for Home Server) without having to leave your lounge, is now available – as we have already posted.
Learn more about the full version here
This post is to share with you that Tranquil, the company behind the AVA Media brand, are releasing the Windows Home Server Add In for free to any user that may already have a suitable iSCSI target on another PC/Server.
Of course the Add In (RipNet) could also be used to take advantage of an a second server / PC on the LAN serving up an iSCSI target – as a new HDD or CD/DVD drive. If the iSCSI target was a HDD or array of HDDs, this of course could be a very neat way to backup HUGE files / folders from the WHS machine to a second machine – using very fast and reliable iSCSI technology. The network HDD / array should be seen as a ‘local’ HDD on the WHS machine.
To request a free copy of the WHS Add In – just drop a quick email to free.iscsi@tranquilpc.co.uk, with the word ‘FREE’ in the subject field
Enjoy
Have you use it, or anything similar? Let us know what you think.
interesting. I'll send an email to Tranquil.
Does this mean that if I have AnyDVD on my WHS with an optical drive, that the ripping software will work ? and the disk will eject after it is copied ? or do I still need to purchase the RipNet PC version ?
Why dont you let us know if it works? 🙂
Honestly, not sure what will and wont work in way the the RipNet software works as its all seemless!
Andrew
I'm currently trying to get my WHS to use this add-in to access the free version of Kernsafe iStorage on my W7 laptop. I'm convinced there is some sort of firewall problem as it won't connect. I'll report back if it works though.