usb universal drive adaptor

[NoOp]

On 02/01/2010 11:59 AM, Linda wrote:
> Just wondering has anyone used a usb universal drive adaptor to retrieve 
> infor from an old hard drive with ubuntu? Mac and windows are listed but 
> nothing on Linux in the specs. If it works it looks like a handy tool to 
> have around so you don't have to mess with opening up a good computer to 
> read the drive from a failed computer.
>                          Thanks
>                           Linda
> 

I have one of these & works very well:
http://www.vantecusa.com/front/product/view_detail/266
I use it to easily attach old laptop drives, old ide drives, etc. On
Ubuntu I didn't have to install or fuss with anything, just plug it in &
go (both on USB 1x and USB 2x ports).