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Which USB External Hard Drive (Memory) Is Compatible with Ubuntu?

Asked by nikolas oddfellow

I want to use an external hard drive (memory) for my computer which runs on Ubuntu 10.4 but I am not sure where to find one that is compatible. Please help if you can. Thank you. :-)

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Best actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#1

All, they use a fairly standard hardware but if you avoid ones with dumb software like WesternDigital lifebooks then you should be ok. You can also check the HCL:
http://linuxhcl.com/browse/search+hard-drives?category=31

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delance (olivier-delance) said : 		#2

All external drives are usable. Ubuntu can install its own file system on any standard disk.

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Ubfan (ubfan1) said : 		#3

Everything I've used works fine as a filesystem, but some external usb enclosures have trouble booting -- particularly the older models (IDE + SATA).

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nikolas oddfellow (nikolasoddfellow) said : 		#4

Thanks actionparsnip, that solved my question.

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nikolas oddfellow (nikolasoddfellow) said : 		#5

Thank you for the answers. I feel much more confident that I'll find a suitable device now. Again, thanks. :0)