[H-GEN] external USB drive

[Robert Brockway]

On Wed, 15 Dec 2010, Peter Robinson wrote:

> In response to my problem with XP Russell (thanks) suggested backing up to an 
> external drive. I have been contemplating purchasing one but from my limited 
> research I understand some don't play well with Linux.

As Russell said, these devices work just with Linux.  Linux has had solid 
implementation of USB, eSATA, Firewire etc, for years.  I routinely plug 
all manner of external HDDs into Linux systems and have no problems.

Cheers,

Rob

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