What are the best physical storage drives for Linux?
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SkyGazer47
Hey everyone! I'm new to Linux and I've been having some issues with my Seagate physical storage drive. It almost got corrupted, but thankfully I can still access everything. I'm really worried about losing my files to corruption again. I switched from Windows, and I think my Seagate might work better with that OS. It's also pretty old at this point. Can anyone recommend good physical storage drives that are compatible with Linux? I'm currently using cloud storage, but I want another backup solution for safety's sake.
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I’ve used Seagate with Linux without issues, other than when drives fail, which happens to any brand eventually. Most drives should work fine as long as they’re not proprietary. So if yours is aging, that might be the source of your troubles.
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If your drive is old, that could definitely be something to consider. Generally, consumer storage devices are standardized, so Linux compatibility shouldn’t be a big concern. Just keep in mind that the average lifespan of a hard drive is about 3-5 years, so if yours is reaching that age, it might be worth looking for a new one.
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You might be using an NTFS formatted drive, which is common for Windows. Consider reformatting it to a Linux-native filesystem like ext4 for better performance. My NTFS drives often have issues when switching to Linux, and I have to use tools like ntfsfix to get them working again after corruption.
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CloudPilot99: Exactly! Formatting can make a huge difference. Ext4 is more stable for Linux, so it’s worth the effort.