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Install Linux On An External Hard Drive Can you install Linux on an Extrrnal Hard Drive?

#1 aaparsan

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Posted 06 January 2012 - 01:44 PM

I purchased a 500 Gb Hitachi Toruo Mobile External Hard Drive.
I was wondering if I could put Linux on the External Hard Drive just like a USB Flash Drive.
If that's possible can I save data on the drive?
Example:
If I Installed the wine package for running windows programs and I rebooted would the software still
be there?
Also, I was wondering if I Could I unplug the drive and plug it to another computer like
An Ubuntu Live CD.
Thanks,
Alexander

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#2 Dellinsp531

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Posted 07 January 2012 - 10:06 AM

Yes, most Linux will allow that. There are some that will not allow that. Many have ways to remaster the image if you want some programs and not others.

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