On 8 March 2016 at 11:13, herbert langhans <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi List, > you sure know these little external USB-harddisks, often used for laptops > or basic backups. Like WD-Passport and Seagate Expansion and whatever > they name them. > > They come FAT formatted, right? Has anyone of you tried to > reformat them for NetBSD? I guess its not a big thing, but I wonder if I > can buy any brand (need it for portable server backup and need GID/UID) or > there are some models what make trouble with formatting, partitioning or > mounting.
One got ya! They can be slow to come online and may not be ready if you're trying to use or mount it during boot. > I had some trouble with USB-Sticks. Thats another story, but close > enough the be alert just buying any plug n play solution what may not > work later. > > Any experience? > Thanks! > herb langhans >
