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    External HDD for Linux partition?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Askarii, Jul 24, 2007.

  1. Askarii

    Askarii Notebook Consultant

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    I will be running WINDOWS XP on my notebook since i am in university. But I really want to discover Linux. So i was asking myself if it is possible to use linux through an external HDD.

    Basically, would I be able to Boot into LINUX, from a USB linked external HDD?
    Would I have to buy a pre-made HDD, or would I be able to do so with a self-made external HDD.


    thx
     
    Askarii, Jul 24, 2007
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    aaa Notebook Consultant

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    Yes. Any HD would do it.
     
    aaa, Jul 24, 2007
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    What if I used a 8gb flash drive?
     
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    That should work as well.
     
    aaa, Jul 24, 2007
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