I have Linux Mint XFCE installed on an SSD, and I want to erase an internal HDD connected via SATA. I'm familiar with formatting SD cards and USB drives, but I'm unsure how to format a larger hard drive. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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Formatting a hard drive is just like formatting SD cards or USB drives. They all use the same SCSI protocol, so you'll see them listed as /dev/sda, /dev/sdb, etc. It's the same process. You just need to be careful to choose the right device when you format.
You can use the partition manager that comes with your Linux setup to format the drive. The steps are essentially identical across different types of storage devices.
I'm not sure what disk utility XFCE uses by default, but I recommend installing GParted from your distro's software manager. It's super user-friendly and should do exactly what you need.
Just a heads up: it’s always good to mention your distro and any hardware specifics when asking for help with tech questions! 😊
Definitely use GParted! It's a great tool for managing partitions and formatting drives.
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