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Old 09-16-2010, 11:33 AM   #1
kinetic1001101
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Install linux on external HDD (WD myPassport)


Can I install linux on external HDD (WD myPassport) 300GB? I want to install either Ultimate or lucid lynx Ubuntu, Redhat, openSuse, Slackware or KNOPPIX.

Would it be the 32 bit download if even possible?

Would the external get to hot?

Thanks in advance!
 
Old 09-16-2010, 03:24 PM   #2
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Well its possible to install linux to an external HDD.. in fact the topic has been discussed countless times in this forum itself... a search in LQ would give you a very good start.
Start here:
http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...-drive-529955/
http://www.pendrivelinux.com/categor...sb-hard-drive/
 
  


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