On Thu, 25 May 2006, tom hall wrote: > im searching in vain for this feature, im not sure that im getting the > terminology correct. > can a linux box present itself as a external usb storage device? > i know we can attach usb storage, (making the box a usb host) > is it possible to do usb -> some other comp (it then thinking a usb > storage device has been attached) > ive just built a custam NAS device, lots of the commercial devices > have this option - i would like to have it too.
Yes it is possible, provided your Linux box has the appropriate hardware (ordinary PCs do not). For more information read up on File-backed Storage at http://www.linux-usb.org/gadget/ Alan Stern ------------------------------------------------------- All the advantages of Linux Managed Hosting--Without the Cost and Risk! Fully trained technicians. The highest number of Red Hat certifications in the hosting industry. Fanatical Support. Click to learn more http://sel.as-us.falkag.net/sel?cmd=lnk&kid=107521&bid=248729&dat=121642 _______________________________________________ [email protected] To unsubscribe, use the last form field at: https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/linux-usb-users
