How Do You Install An Ubuntu External Hard Drive?
Using an external hard drive with Ubuntu is relatively simple. Whether you are connecting with USB or Firewire, Ubuntu’s latest release will easily detect as soon as you plug it in. However, being able to read and write depends on how it’s formatted. Read on to learn the vital steps to using an external hard drive in Ubuntu. Use the appropriate cable. USB hard drives connect using a mini-USB adapter and have the long, flat, rectangular USB plug on the end that connects to the computer. A Firewire hard drive cable is the same on both ends. Connect your hard drive to the computer. First, plug the cable into the drive, and then connect it to an available port on your computer. Turn on your hard drive. Some hard drives and external hard drive enclosures have on/off switches. Flip the switch on once it’s connected to the computer; it should power on. Connect to the Internet. You will need access to the Internet to download the install files. Open your Terminal in Ubuntu. This is the screen
