BuffaloTech's Linux Network Area Storage Kuro Box

While there are some similarities to the Linksys NSLU2 Network Area Storage (NAS) device, BuffaloTech's Kuro Box (kuro meaning black in Japanese) isn't exactly the same beast. For instance, both embrace open-source Linux, allow for a user-installable 3.5-inch hard drive, and include a 200Mhz PowerPC CPU. But apparently the Buffalo is a lot easier for the power user to tweak. For $160, it is a bit more expensive than the Linksys unit, but setting it up as a Web, SQL, webcam, and MP3 server is certainly doable without having to resort to extensive hacking.