safely remove USB hard drive

[Bill Crawford]

On 23/04/2008, Tom Diehl <tdiehl at rogueind.com> wrote:

>  How is that better then simply umounting the thing?

Makes sure all data has been written to the device.

However, what you want is "eject" or, in konqueror, right click and
"safely remove". I believe that calls "eject" behind the scenes. Using
that will actually do the right thing, e.g. my 'phone says "USB
connection .. ended .. may now safely unplug.." etc.