[GTALUG] Portable Backup Drive Compatible with Linux (and Recommended Backup Software)

[Brad Fonseca]

Hello!

I am in the market for a new portable hard drive in order back up my
files on my Linux system (running Mageia 5.1). My requirements are:

- Reliable
- Portable
- Price Under $100
- at least 500 GB in size
- USB-powered (I don't want to have to deal with plugging it in)
- no additional software included (an empty file system without having
to immediately reformat the drive if possible)
- Fast file transfer and retrieval rates (SSD with USB 3.0?)

In addition, I'd like some recommendations regarding good Linux-based
back-up software. I've looked at luckyBackup
(http://luckybackup.sourceforge.net/) based on some articles I've read
but I know this group probably has some well-tested applications they
prefer. Ideally, the application will have good documentation and/or an
easy-to-use interface.

Thanks so much in advance!

Brad

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