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 > some time back I did see a posting regarding the Maxtor one touch
 > the person who replied to the list member said he had bought
 > a outboard case. I would like some further details
 >
 > 1. how do you connect this portable device to the computer I
 > asume it has a power suply which you plug into a local plug
 > socket. Is the computer connection a usb.

    I bought the Maxtor 80 GB External Drive, and yes it comes with an
external power supply which connects from a power bar into the back of
portable power supply which has a power cord to the back of the drive.

It is connected from a USB port into the drive. The drive is formatted and
I was able to install partitions using Partition Magic 8

It came with all the required USB and power cables, and very good detailed
instructions.

I have just had this a short time and cannot provide any further
information on it's capability to operate Linux.
 >
 > 2. I have been told that the Maxtor will also suppot a
 > operating system such as linux or windows. in other words it
 > works the same as the computers onboard hard drive.
 >
 > regards
 > Will Anton

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