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[ubuntu] Installing Ubuntu on an external hard drive

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http://ubuntuforums.org – Hello forum, I'm considering installing Ubuntu on an external hard drive, for extremely awesome portability. My question, does that have any disadvantages? - If it connects to the computer using a USB port (instead of a SATA cable). Does the data transfer speed suffer? - Does the computer see it like a HDD or a USB storage device (ie a USB stick)? Will all functions of Ubuntu on a regular HDD be available? - Are there certain things I should pay attention to when shopping for an external HDD? (Hardware)

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Submitted by xskl on 09/03/2012

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Hi, I just made the switch from Windows to Ubuntu, so I'm still very confused on a lot of things. I backed up all of my files onto my SimpleDrive 500gb external hard drive, but now I can't figure out how to access it on Ubuntu. I've aleady plugged in the USB cable to my laptop, but it doesn't seem to be installing.

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