Use external HDD to run Ubuntu?

[massahwahl]

So my 500gig external HDD (Iomega minimax) is on its way, and im going to be running it using fireport. Would it be ok if I installed a copy of Ubuntu Studio on an external drive? I figured fireport will be fast enough not to notice any difference, but im worried about if it came unplugged or something. Any thoughts?

 

[taylormsj]

Maybe if you partitioned it and installed linux on it through windows and then boot from USB in your BIOS

 

[massahwahl]

Its installed as a fireport drive though. I guess I could install it on my main HDD and just use the drive as a link between Windows and Ubuntu

 

[oscaryu1]

Its installed as a fireport drive though. I guess I could install it on my main HDD and just use the drive as a link between Windows and Ubuntu

Just don't expect it to be blazing fast... It'll take some time...

PS - Make sure you have a fan in your exclosure...