[Wylug-discuss] Powered USB [WAS: Recommendation: Linux-compatible Netbook Under GBP 250?]

[Richard Ibbotson]

On Friday 25 Nov 2011 12:45:31 Dave Fisher wrote:
> Sorry to be so ignorant, but are many netbooks crippled by the
> inability to power external usb devices?
> 
> Or am I being unduly pessimistic?

My ASUS netbook works fine with a plug in USB DVD/CDROM drive.  Samsung 
should work. I use mine to install a new OS.  I don't bother with USB 
pens or sticks.  Been working with winduhs too much ?

-- 
Richard