This might be a language problem, but aren't external and external-drive two the same?
If not, could somebody please add a text to both of them?
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[external] is a meta tag that's been used to refer to every imaginable type of external device or component. The questions need tag cleanup.– fixer1234Commented Nov 9, 2015 at 5:43
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See also: Usage of “external” tag - burninate?– RobotnikCommented Nov 9, 2015 at 13:18
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As stated by fixer external is a meta tag, meaning that it does nothing to clarify the problem except when used as a modifier for other tags. Tags should be clear, well defined and accurate rather than requiring a list of them to nail down the problem.
If a tag can be applied to almost anything then it is a good target for burnination.
A short list of the uses of external:
The list of abuses go on.
Preferably where possible questions should be tagged properly, but the most egregious abuses of external should simply have the tag deleted.
Most obvious candidates for tags:
