On 02/01/2017 11:37 AM, Brad Fonseca via talk wrote:
Hello!
I am in the market for a new portable hard drive in order back up my files on my Linux system (running Mageia 5.1). My requirements are:
- Reliable - Portable - Price Under $100 - at least 500 GB in size - USB-powered (I don't want to have to deal with plugging it in) - no additional software included (an empty file system without having to immediately reformat the drive if possible) - Fast file transfer and retrieval rates (SSD with USB 3.0?)
In addition, I'd like some recommendations regarding good Linux-based back-up software. I've looked at luckyBackup (http://luckybackup.sourceforge.net/) based on some articles I've read but I know this group probably has some well-tested applications they prefer. Ideally, the application will have good documentation and/or an easy-to-use interface.
Thanks so much in advance!
Brad
I would suggest a NAS box just because you can stick it in a corner and just about everything you will want to backup will connect to the network. Or even backup over wifi. I have had mixed luck with USB drives. I find they are ok for moving some files around but trying to clone a lot of files tends to break some usb->sata chip-sets. -- Alvin Starr || voice: (905)513-7688 Netvel Inc. || Cell: (416)806-0133 alvin@netvel.net ||