can this be configured as a bootable linux usb drive
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Yes, I haven't done it myself but there I'd no reason what so ever why you couldn't. It should work quite well for it actually.
1038705
Yes. I am running my OS on this drive. I had to switch to legacy boot mode to get it to work.
222805
I'm not sure if it works with Linux however fantastic drive that hasn't given me any problems
2146478
I don't think so. Unless you could figure out a way to network a USB device but at that point you're better off buying a product meant to be a NAS. FYI, my unit failed after 1 month. Don't buy this product.
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i seriously doubt it, unless you can work something out with the seller.ms should make the iso available for free (it's worthless without a coa), because a situation like this one led me to try linux for the first time and i don't plan on ever going back.i suggest linux mint or zorin.doesn't cost a dime.
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IF Linux will recognize the port used, and IF Linux will recognize USB 3.0 then yes.Your distro of Linux holds the key. Best guess is most likely yes.
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I haven't tried to do it, but I don't see why not so long as there is a Mint/Linux kernel for that CPU and drivers. Note that the machine came with the OS installed so be sure to do a backup and boot media. You might want to contact ASUS: http://service.asus.com, +01888-678-3688 to be sure.
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You can boot most any linux install from them, yes. I'm here for another for just that purpose. Even a little 512MB will run some distros, but this is adequate for a full-on portable linux operating system with all the bells and whistles. Check out Pendrivelinux dot com.
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Daniel M. The 4GB USB flash drive is large enough for a bootable drive. This flash drive is fine for what you want to accomplish, and the price is good. However, when I ordered this product 1 out of 10 was not a 4GB device it was a 1GB device, I can only assume it was in the wrong bin or human error. Other than that they worked just like any other USB Flash drive. You will want to make sure that your BIOS are set to boot from the USB "First". Depending on which Operating System you plan on using the process for creating a bootable device will be a little bit different. You may see this link http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-USB-Bootable or Google "how to make a bootable usb flash drive". I hope this will help. James Springer
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I don't think you can. This unit uses its own proprietary file system (a pain, IMHO), and formats the drives at install.It's a decent unit if you know your way around linux and have time to configure it, but I have to say that overall it's not a system you can easily jump into and set up quickly...
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I think so, as you won't be using is as the boot drive. You should.be able to access any good files.
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Yes; as long as the micro SD card is readable it is bootable. It can boot OSX and Linux without issue. The one issue I had is that the SD card when kept in the drive can from time to time become disconnected requiring it be pulled out and reinserted.
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Yes, but honestly I wouldn't recommend it. Having a drive fail on that setup would kill you and the interface that your presented with on this device really limits the usability of anything over 2tb
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There are NO complicated configuration files for the end user to accidently delete,change, or otherwise tamper with. Also it is bootable. The files remain in there ISO there will be no cross contimination. I have yet to see a virtual drive product for a USB stick that is bootable from the BIOS. (If you know of one, I would like to know what it so I can test it.) Virtual Drive programs that mount an ISO, that I know of, require a running OS to function.
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This will work fine just like any other external USB drive. If you don't want it formatted as NTFS, it can be easily formatted as FAT32 or whatever your need is.
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Don't see why not. Plug in the USB and, it basically runs like a flash drive.
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If you are trying to ask if you can turn it into a boot drive where you can load OS's from then yes you can. You will have to download specific software that will wipe the drive and then install the OS onto the drive to be installed on your computer.