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    ubuntu 8.10 usb, hard drive spin down

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by fredted40x, Nov 2, 2008.

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    fredted40x Notebook Consultant

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    Hi, is it possible to spind down the hard drive and not access it when ubuntu is installed on the usb, as this would improve my battery life if everything ran off the usb.

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    fredted40x, Nov 2, 2008
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