An external USB drive attaches to a *computer*, which may share it to the
network.
A "network drive" includes a minimal host system and network interface to
attach to an ethernet network speaking TCP/IP and shre itself with computers
on the network -- no additional computer needed.
David Gillett
On 15 Aug 2005 at 3:25, Hugh Vandervoort wrote:
> This article will help: http://www.ugr.com/nl1104.html
> Just Google "External HD Case" and you'll find a large selection.
> Computer Geeks had a sale a few weeks ago: 30 GB Laptop drive with a
> free USB case for about $60.00. It took about two minutes to setup and
> fits in a shirt pocket.
>
> Mick Fitzpatrick wrote:
>
> >Hello
> >
> >I want to set up a network drive to use as storage on home network.
> >
> >I've seen a few 'ready made' ones by freecom etc.
> >
> >What I'd like to make my own. Is there any 'cases' out there that I can use
> >and put my own harddrive in it? I'm in the UK
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