[Gllug] External USB HD recommendations

[N. Pauli]

Thanks everyone for these suggestions - that new Freecom 1Tb external drive sounds really interesting.

Nigel

On Wed, 03 Dec, Bob Giles wrote:
> On Mon, 2008-12-01 at 14:13 +0000, N.Pauli wrote:
> > Dear All,
> > > Can anyone recommend an external USB2 HDD that I can use with Ubuntu 8.04 (Hardy) kernel 2.6.24-21-generic? The reason I'm asking is that I was given one [Buffalo, I think] for visiting a trade
> show and it worked once and never got detected again. Now that I'm spending money I'd like to point me at a line they've used with no problems and/or away from ones that have given them problems.
> 
> Nigel,
> 
> I have been following this thread from afar and as far as I can see,
> nobody has given you a specific answer. Surprising really considering
> the wealth of experience out there in GLLUG. Somebody must be using them
> and have an opinion!
> 
> For my own part, I will put my cards on the table!
> 
> I use 4 external USB drives on a mixture of machines running Ubuntu 8.04
> and Win XP. Firstly, I have 2 Maxtors that are OK on the XP boxes but haven't
> bothered to try them on the Linux boxes due to them being virtually
> full!
> 
> However, I have a Freecom Classic 500Mb USB drive which is perfectly at
> home on either the Linux or Win XP boxes. It is well constructed and
> runs quietly. As an aside, I live in Greece and in summer it runs in
> temperatures in the upper 30s C. (I am too mean to buy aircon!) I should
> also add that my use is not for business but all my machines are
> generally running most of the day.
> 
> I also have a Western Digital 1 TB USB drive which works under both
> operating systems. HOWEVER it lacks an on/off button. This is not a
> problem under Windows (or, according to the blurb, under Mac OS) as the
> supplied software powers the drive down when the machine is powered
> down.
> 
> I have Googled and come across various suggestions as to how this can be
> implemented in Linux but frankly, I am bone idle and haven't pursued
> this yet! Western Digital appear to be disinterested in Linux!
> 
> The bottom line is that I am impressed with the Freecom offering which
> also comes in a 1Tb variety.
> 
> On a personal note, I am looking to buy the Freecom 1 Tb external drive
> that also supports an ethernet connection and is therefore can be
> accessible directly from any machine ... anywhere. Overclockers were
> offering them at £109. Not surprisingly, they were out of stock when I
> last checked!
> 
> Just my two-pennyworth! I hope this assists.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Bob Giles
> Corfu.
> 
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Nigel Pauli
I.T. Manager
St. John's School, Northwood
http://www.st-johns.org.uk/




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