Linux for the Iomega eGo 1 TB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive The Drive comes formatted for a PC, there is a set up disk for Mac, but is there any provision from iomega for Linux? I realize this is older technology, really obsolete with only the USB 2.0 connector rather than the newer USB 3.0 abilities, and the 3Gb/s drive instead of the newer 6Gb/s drive inside. Has anyone opened the case to determine the hard drive manufacture?I have not purchased this unit because I have not seen any information to indicate this can be used as a Linux external drive. Can Gparted be used to format the drive to ext3 and thus it will work as a native drive when fstab permissions are set up?Rather silly for larger companies not to recognize the need to provide information if their product works with 32 and 64-bit Linux, Mac and Microsoft operating systems. MT Linux for the Iomega eGo 1 TB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive The Drive comes formatted for a PC, there is a set up disk for Mac, but is there any provision from iomega for Linux? I realize... » Read More Linux for the Iomega eGo 1 TB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive The Drive comes formatted for a PC, there is a set up disk for Mac, but is there any provision from iomega for Linux? I realize this is older technology, really obsolete with only the USB 2.0 connector rather than the newer USB 3.0 abilities, and the 3Gb/s drive instead of the newer 6Gb/s drive inside. Has anyone opened the case to determine the hard drive manufacture?I have not purchased this unit because I have not seen any information to indicate this can be used as a Linux external drive. Can Gparted be used to format the drive to ext3 and thus it will work as a native drive when fstab permissions are set up?Rather silly for larger companies not to recognize the need to provide information if their product works with 32 and 64-bit Linux, Mac and Microsoft operating systems. MT « Show Less
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Thanks so this is just a format, and then it is plug and play only needs to be mounted with super user permission to write to the drive (something we do every day in Linux) I was concerned that it might have some sort of proprietary software interface and could not be used outside of Mac & Microsoft operating systems. The backup software I believe would not be Linux compatible, but Clonezilla does that task rather well... Thanks Linas Vepstas for your hands on response...MT
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By default, the disk is formated for NTFS. If you want to use it with linux, you need to change the disk partition type to "83 Linux" and then mkfs.ext3 or mkfs.ext4 to create a filesystem for it. (The NTFS filesystem isn't fully supported on Linux because its proprietary/requires licensing/is patent-protected/etc. and besides, its really not that great.) Changing the partition type and formating the disk is beyond what can be expected of "ordinary" users, and so iOmega does not advertise Linux support. But its not at all hard if you know how to format a disk.
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Awww, this is disappointing. This is the exact question I needed answered. I can't believe in two years, no one has answered it. I'm hoping someone might answer it soon. There's a 1 TB Iomega drive for $97 and a 1 TB LaCie drive for $150. I just want to know if the extra $53 for the LaCie drive is worth it.
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Generally, you can only use a 2 TB or smaller USB drive that hasn't been reformatted. Here are the limits as I know them: 1) Only FAT (File Allocation Table), FAT32, and an old version of NTFS are supported. 2) Intel GUID Partition Table (GPT) and Linux ext3 formats are not supported. So it must be a WinXP-or-below PC-formatted drive, not Mac or Linux, and not a modern NTFS, which uses dynamic or GPT partitioning. 3) Because GPT volumes are not supported, 2TB is the max volume/partition size. 4) Maximum file sizes are as follows: FAT: 2 GB. FAT32: 4 GB. WinXP NTFS: Volume Size. So, you will have trouble storing some HD movie or TV shows if you are using a FAT-formatted volume. To create the old-style NTFS format, you will need a Win XP or 2000 computer. 5) You are limited to using the first 8 volumes/partitions on the drive. 6) The drive cannot be encrypted. 7) If the drive is powered off the USB port on the router, then it cannot draw more than 500mA.
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I have not tried it with Linux, but with Windows, it shows up as a USB storage device. Two folders that show up are "Saved" and "Erased". I haven't verified what user Austin says is true or not. I can transfer files via Bluetooth, but my computer doesn't immediately recognize and connect to my Sync. I have to perform the "hold the Save button down while turning power on" routine, after which the Sync connects.
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Not that familiar with lap-tops or 2.5 drives. My experience with this adapter, is that it works great across a common platform; but you can't use it across platforms IDE to SATA best I could manage. There are a variety of cloning software utilities out there you might use, for cloning; but I have not looked too deep into them. You might try looking for cloning software on your favorite software sight like download.com for exact cloning. For example; a newer SATA machine; will not read an IDE hard drive, with this device alone. I see no reason why you could not use this to transfer data from one SATA drive to another, or IDE to IDE; as long as you have the right physical connection on the drive you are drying to get data from. I used this to look at an external 3.5 drive on a desktop. I plugged the USB into computer, and the adapter end into the external 1 gig drive I wanted to see. Plug and play recognized it, and I was able to read the external drive. As long as you have a the same platform of drives, I think this physical device will work. Great for getting files off an old, or partial working drive; but this will not clone anything. Also good if you want to store stuff on seldom used hard drives; then access them once in a while for data. It has no software, and is just a physical utility device. For complete exact clone of the drive; I would seek appropriate software, and someone who has had more experience than I. You will also need a power supply for the external drive, this device does not have. If you are dealing with a drive that has its own power, from another computer or source, this will work by itself; otherwise you need one of these with a power supply included. They sell them with power supplies, that will work with both platforms as well, for about ten bucks more. Has a molex and adapter fro SATA drives. This way you can power, and access the drive data, both. Depends on what you need. This is a data harness nothing more.
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If all else fails, one thing you could try that won't cost you anything is to remove the actual hard drive from the Iomega case and install it in your PC as a secondary drive (assuming you have a desktop that uses IDE drives). This would at least tell you if the problem is with the actual hard drive, or the Iomega controller. Be sure to remove the jumper pin from the drive. This will set it to secondary drive status. *Doing this will obviously void any warranty.
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I purchased a Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex external drive with a USB port of 3.0 with 3TB capability. The Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Desk Desktop Adapter 3.0 was perfect for it. However, I would make sure with my GoFlex instruction manual or I'd contact Seagate to verify if the Goflex Home product line with 2TB is compatible.
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Each device has different methods of access to OTG storage.I also had to install an app to access the drive on my devices. Stickmount is the best app I have found for the mounting of USB drives. And can mount multiple USB drives at the same time.I use Xplore File Manager to copy to and from the external drive. It transfers fast and has dual pane functionality. To specifically answer your question, I don't believe so. And to be honest I didn't even know they had an app.
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It's a HD. It will work with whatever OS you format it for. G-Parted is your friend. But Linux can read NTFS and FAT32 partitions fine.
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Can anyone confirm this will work with a Zip drive? I recently found my old iomega zip drive with a 25 pin connector and would like to offload all the old photos and documents I have stored on Zip disks. My computer doesn't have a port so I am hoping this adaptor will do the trick.
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The package includes the drive, USB cable and power Adapter. As you may know this is a legacy item and the original CD package does not have drivers for newer Operating Systems. We have the latest Iomega driver (Released in 2008) that we can email you. If you have a new computer with newer operating System, you may consider a Zip 100 USB powered that works well in Win XP and Win 7.Thanks,Comet Enterprises, Inc.(801) 436-0000
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This drive will only work if you purchase a USB "Y" cable. These are the most inexpensive SATA drives on the market, I have MANY of them working with my PowerBook and MacBook. Mission critical stuff I keep on the more versatile and durable ("Drop Shock" protected) portable Iomega FireWire/ USB drives which luckily for me came with USB "Y" cables. The Iomega dual interface portables are much more expensive though (but well worth it for me, my data is important).
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No, unfortunately it will not work with a 4 TB hard drive. Generally, you can only use a 2 TB or smaller USB drive that hasn't been reformatted. Here are the limits as I know them: 1) Only FAT (File Allocation Table), FAT32, and an old version of NTFS are supported. 2) Intel GUID Partition Table (GPT) and Linux ext3 formats are not supported. So it must be a WinXP-or-below PC-formatted drive, not Mac or Linux, and not a modern NTFS, which uses dynamic or GPT partitioning. 3) Because GPT volumes are not supported, 2TB is the max volume/partition size. 4) Maximum file sizes are as follows: FAT: 2 GB. FAT32: 4 GB. WinXP NTFS: Volume Size. So, you will have trouble storing some HD movie or TV shows if you are using a FAT-formatted volume. To create the old-style NTFS format, you will need a Win XP or 2000 computer. 5) You are limited to using the first 8 volumes/partitions on the drive. 6) The drive cannot be encrypted. 7) If the drive is powered off the USB port on the router, then it cannot draw more than 500mA.
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Hi Dianne! This unit s formatted for Mac OS 10.5 or later operating systems and requires reformatting for Windows operating system. Compatibility may vary depending on your hardware configuration and operating system. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to use this unit with my Mac OS 10.8.5 operating system and sent it back after talking with the WD tech people. I ended up buying a G-Technology G-DRIVE for more money. Works really well. Costs twice as much, but is compatible with both Mac and Windows systems. Check out Amazon for the best prices! Hope this helps!!
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I am on Win7 Professional and also ordered a drive to backup onto. It never worked and I sent it right back to Amazon. I then ordered from them a Buffalo DriveStation Axis 2 TB USB 3.0 Desktop Hard Drive. Installed it with Acronis True Image 2013 as my software and it has been working great for the past 5-6 months. Not sure why the other drive did not work but I had an older Buffalo drive on my last PC and it worked fine under XP. It was too small for this system. That is the reason I went back to them. Hope this might help.
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It's been a long, long time since I've bought an Iomega diskette type drive. Compared to a USB Hard Drive (like Seagate Backup Plus) the older Iomega is much slower and less reliable. In my opinion it's way past its prime. I would take your friend's advice and get a USB hard drive. If your Win7 computer supports USB 3.0 I would definitely get a 3.0 USB Hard Drive. 3.0 is 10 times as fast as 2.0 and really flies. That's my opinion. Good luck with your decision. --- Sam
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You should be able to. I was able to reformat it to ext4 for a Linux data drive with no problems.