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Question OS on external hard drive ( PCMech Forums Drives and Storage ) Updated: 2009-06-04 05:20:17 (5) OS on external hard drive I wanted to install linux operating system on an external hard disk. Needed to know pros and cons of this. Would the experience differ in any way from running an OS from an internal hard disk ? Thanks Answers: OS on external hard drive ( PCMech Forums Drives and Storage ) OS on external hard drive Depending on how the external is connected, it may be slower. shadowpr OS on external hard drive Have been doing it using SCSI stuff on Unix for years. Move stuff from inside to outside as needed with no issues. SCSI controllers are set up for it. edfair OS on external hard drive Ran Win 7 Beta on an E Sata no problem hudson80 OS on external hard drive Thanks ! Can you tell me what should I look for when I am buying an external hard drive ? yellowjersey OS on external hard drive Make your own. Use this enclosure: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817362003 and get a hd. I would suggest a WD. shadowpr - Source: OS on external hard drive PCMech Forums Drives and Storage - Previous Question: I want 144GB memory in one chassis PCMech Forums Processors, RAM, Motherboards, and Overclocking - Next Question: Which drive to install to PCMech Forums Drives and Storage