Does Linux Support Firewire Hard Drives?

Dimitri · 02-10-2004, 08:55 PM

I need a linux external hard drive to run gentoo, im sick and tired of knoppix(from cd)

Will this Lacie 160 gig firewire work? Will linux read firewire hdds?

Dimitri · 02-11-2004, 01:07 AM

does this work... ? 300659

Lacie 160GB 7200RPM d2 Firewire Hard Drive, Model 300659

im gonna order from newegg if theres no compatibility problems, anyone heard of any problems?

http://secure.newegg.com/app/shoppin...tem=22-154-003

02-10-2004, 08:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dimitri Banned Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 60	!!!Linux and Firewire Hard Drives!!! :( I need a linux external hard drive to run gentoo, im sick and tired of knoppix(from cd) Will this Lacie 160 gig firewire work? Will linux read firewire hdds?

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02-11-2004, 01:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
Dimitri Banned Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 60	does this work... ? 300659 Lacie 160GB 7200RPM d2 Firewire Hard Drive, Model 300659 im gonna order from newegg if theres no compatibility problems, anyone heard of any problems? http://secure.newegg.com/app/shoppin...tem=22-154-003