Formatting drive for network access

I'm going to buy a new router with file sharing via USB (not an AEBS). Most require the drive to be formatted in various Windows or Linux schemes; I could use either a Linux or Windows virtual machine I have to do the formatting. I'm wondering which I should select. I am leaning toward ext3, since the router itself would run Linux, and I assume any repair utilities would be readily available, while I'm not likely to invest in buying Windows disk utilities since I have little use for them.

Why would a USB drive connected to a router have to be formatted for Windows or Linux? Now, if you are referring to a NAS device, then you may be correct for some of them. But if they do require such formatting it's usually accomplished by the device's firmware. You need not run Windows or Linux.
To effectively use a NAS with the Mac, the NAS needs to support AFP. Your described setup, however, will not likely work with Time Machine.

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