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On 20/12/10 09:44, bjorn grohmann wrote:
seems that FAT32 will not do. By the way, is the 32 part of that referring to the number of bits? I am using a 64 bit version of Mint.Cluster values are represented by 32-bit numbers. Fat32 works ok on my 64 bit system.No suggestions yet about makesPersonal experience has made me stick with Samsung and Seagate. I suggest you stay away from the "totally encapsulated in plastic" off the shelf drives, as they tend to overheat and some even melt. Rather spend a little on a well ventilated metal case and fit the drive of your choice. I've found the following products to work well together... Samsung HD103SJ Spinpoint F3 1TB Hard Drive SATAII 7200rpm 32MB Cache (£39.99inc. vat) http://www.ebuyer.com/product/173804 Icy Box IB-318StUS2-B 3.5" SATA External Black Aluminium enclosure with USB 2.0& eSATA Hosinterface (£22.77 Inc VAT) http://www.scan.co.uk/Search.aspx?q=IB-318StUS2-B Rgds Bjorn
Thanks for those suggestions and ideas. Will have a look at it all later. Neil -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/listfaq