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    aung2bo Posts: 87, Reputation: 7
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    #1

    Jul 28, 2008, 02:40 AM
    Can Linux install on the external harddisk ?
    Dear All,

    I would like to ask something about Linux .

    Can I install and use the Linux in external harddisk ? Can It be boot from external hard drive ?

    Because I don't want to install to my PC and Laptop. I only want to install on external hard drive and use on 2 PCs may be at laptop or PC .

    Can it be possible ?


    Thanks
    ABB
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    prasad007 Posts: 4, Reputation: 1
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    Aug 11, 2008, 02:39 AM
    Of course you can install LINUX on your external Hard Disk Drive...
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    NeedKarma Posts: 10,635, Reputation: 1706
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    Aug 11, 2008, 02:45 AM
    Sure you can. Here is an example using Ubuntu:
    SUCCESS - Breezy loaded on external USB drive ! - Ubuntu Forums
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    lenelson Posts: 7, Reputation: 1
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    Nov 12, 2008, 12:23 PM

    If you plan on using the external on two different machines you will have hardware problems, I don't think I would try it.

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