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Chance-I just released a new card that can do that. I haven't verified.

You could try a virtual machine with windows running inside of it. If it's a new Mac, you can dual boot Windows.

try running a disk check on both partitions. If that fails you will need to clone the drive to a new hard drive.

I've seen them built them on P4 2.4 with 256 MB RAM. since you only have 2 cameras, anything around those specs should be fine. By the way, the processor is different from the chipset. Make sure your motherboard has an intel chipset.

Most need windows because of the ActiveX controls in Internet Explorer 6 and 7 for windows. If you want Mac viewing, try and find a DVR that used Java instead. There aren't many, but I know these guys make one http://www.mdisecure.com not sure who their dealers are though.

Do a google search for eyemax 9030. they run under $150. It's a budget board, but they are decent. It's a 4 channel 30 frame board (15 frames for 2 cameras at CIF resolution, 7 frames for 4 cameras at CIF resolution) It has web access. Number of days is dependent on your hard drive size. With 2 cameras you can get about 2 weeks on an 80 gig hard drive at 30fps motion only. 7 days on continuous record. Make sure your motherboard has an intel chipset. You can do a google search for 420 dome camera (or 420 bullet camera.) You can get them around $50 each for a 1/4" CCD. 1/3" CCD run about 50% more. Low lux (low light) and IR cams will cost a bit more. Maybe someone else can chime in on the best camera selection.

An alternative is to get a router that has DDNS support built in. Make sure it supports your DDNS service or sign up for service that the router does support. You can set your info on the router and not worry about equipment reboots.

All DVRs have Dynamic IP (DHCP) support. Your router supplied IP most likely will not change even after a reboot. You should set it static anyway. I think what you are asking is for dynamic DNS support, however the IP of the internet connection will not change with the reboot of the DVR. It will happen with the reboot or your network router / modem.

On second thought, try and find a Eyemax 9240 card. It's a Magic Radar card. they're not bad. Not sure if it works with Vista though and you'll need to make sure your motherboard has an Intel chipset. Here's one place, but maybe you can find it cheaper somewhere else [edit by mod-store link removed] Yes, it will be viewable over the internet.

You'll need an 8 channel 240 fps card for realtime. I don't think you'll find any good ones in that price range. You might be better off using your computer for something else and pick up a stand alone instead. Take a look at this one. I know it's a little out of your budget but....[edit by mod-store link removed] You could also take your chance with ebay

http://www.cctvforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=12156

I believe the eyemax uses ports in the 9000 range. If I recall, they use 9000 to 9112. Do you at least get the web interface? If not, 80 needs t be open as well.

As good as that sounds, who's gonna fix the Linux boxes? Even something as simple as adding hard drives? Replacing faulty components with with a different model? Installing utilities? I'm game for Linux but only if it's a DOM and I as a technician don't have to deal with the OS. I've tried Linux before, but it's a PITA and not as great as everyone makes it out to be. I dealt with one vendor who offered a Linux solution and they couldn't even provide support for their own products.

Does the following mean it will still be available for 2 more years to all system builders? 3 As of April 2008, Microsoft is extending availability of Windows XP Home Edition for OEMs to install on Ultra Low-Cost PCs. The new OEM end date will be the later of either June 30, 2010, or one year after the general availability of the next version of Windows.

After further research, it looks like the end for XP.