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On 19/12/10 17:32, NW wrote: > I am wondering about using an external hard drive as back up to my hard > drive. I have never used one so I am wondering if it is a good idea. > > Also, any recommendations about which make? And do they come ready > formatted and if so which format? would it be sensible to format it to > say Ext4? > > Thanks for any pointers. > > Neil > > Depends what kind of backup you want to perform.. Personally I use an external USB drive formatted to EXT3 and rsync. -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/listfaq