If you're already used to the Windows desktop environment, however, you'll find this not to be a big deal at all. That's fine for most people, but if you happen to like some of the unique software features offered by Windows such as the Windows Explorer search feature, for instance, you'll be very upset with having to use DOS-like commands to get around it. If you're wondering why exactly that is - well, aside from the fact that Windows requires various drivers in order to function - basically, if you have Windows installed on your computer, you have to 'make do' with what Microsoft provides them by default. Thankfully, yes! With the Linux reader, you can connect via USB to your Linux computer - but, more importantly, you can bypass the Windows installation process altogether. Now, what happens if you need to run a Windows backup program, or vice-versa? Is there any way to skip over the entire Windows setup and continue with the Linux backup?

As you can imagine, this is a rather large undertaking - especially considering you have taken care of all of the installation details (such as installing the appropriate software) and then gone out and purchased a Linux computer to house your backup data. In essence, it allows you to quickly backup your Linux operating system and its data to either a Windows PC or a NAS (network attached storage) server. The Linux Disk Internals Linux Reader is an excellent multi-media software for Linux users who require data backup on the go.

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