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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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