Can I use USB-based storage devices in the grad lab?
It is generally possible to use modern, USB-based memory sticks under Linux; however, not all USB memory sticks will work on our systems. Most USB memory stick devices produced since 2003 will work, while older devices are less likely to be supported. In general, the older the device, the less chance that it will work. The only way to know for sure is to try to use it. We do not provide any kind of card reader on any of the machines. Hence, we do not support non-USB-connector-based memory cards (such as those used by some cameras or other devices); however, some such cards have adapters that might allow them to be attached to standard USB ports. We do not support this hardware, but it has a good chance of working if it is relatively modern. Other USB devices, such as USB-enabled cameras, iPods, and so on, have not been tested, but might work. Again, the only way to know is to try to use them and see what happens.
