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From: Bob Willcox <bob@immure.com>
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On Fri, Aug 22, 2008 at 10:55:06PM +0200, Dominik Meister wrote:
> Hi Bob
> 
> Bob Willcox [Fri, Aug 22, 2008 at 07:41:52AM -0500]:
> > I posted this same question on freebsd-scsi a few days ago but got no
> > response there so I thought I try here.
> > 
> 
> Can't really answer your question but I've found the Areca support to be
> very responsive and helpful. Just fill out the form on 
> http://www.areca.com.tw/support/ask_a_question.htm. They usually answer
> within a few hours.

Thanks Dominik. I have asked them at that site but since it was on a
Friday I may have missed them for the weekend. Perhaps Monday I'll have
my answer. I'm just reluctant to do this upgrade w/o some confidence
that I won't lose all of my data.

Bob



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