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I am kind of new to the Linux world. I was wondering if I could connect an ATA or SATA drive in Ubuntu while it is running, like in Windows.
Thanks.
2010-08-03 20:59:00
You can not hot swap ata or sata drives on ubuntu or windows unless you have specialized hardware or are using a sata to usb cable and then you need to stop the drive before disconnecting it as to not damage your files.
2010-08-03 22:36:00
I agree, but would also like to add that not stopping the drive before disconnecting can also physically damage the platters or heads.