linuxgeek: [LINUX_Newbies] Re: external hard drive

--- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, "Rixta Francis" <rixta.francis@...> wrote:
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> I want to switch to Linux on my new computer (which I really need to buy soon) and it would be easy if I could store all my files on an external hard disk instead of lose media to transfer to my new computer (I need more storage space anyway). But I see everywhere that these hard disks are Windows and Mac compatible, but no mention of Linux. I would assume that there is no problem and that they actually mean PC and Mac compatible, but I would like to know for sure before I spend my money.
> So can someone tell me the truth?:-)
>
> Cheers,
> Rixta
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I have bought and built multiple external drives. Brand names, small
corps, generics. Every single one worked with Linux Mint, Ubuntu,
and CentOS. Just plug it in and it works. Shows up as a new icon
on the desktop and generally opened a window also.

Loyal