bruce once again thank for the clear cut answers.
I'm just trying to save a dollor or two for now - when I go back to work and who when that will be - then I'll get me a firewire drive. by the way I have two smaller GB drive that I need to pull files off of - i was thinking about use a drive encloseure kit for that - one that has a firewire connection - I've seen then running at around $75.00 or so? thanks again rich --- Bruce Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On Jul 26, 2005, at 11:20 AM, Richard ramsowr wrote: > > > good morning > > > > well here goes one of my simple minded question... > > > > I have a 40 GB hard drive which I use to booth the > > system (drive1) > > and I have a new 60 GB hard drive which I'll use > for > > storage (drive0) > > > > Q can I use some of the 60 GB for storaging iPhoto > & > > ITunes files and the rest as an on board backup > drive? > > > > sure. > > Both iTunes and iPhoto let you specify where your > libraries are, and > backups can go anywhere you can fit the files. > > The main reason people recommend that you put > backups on an external > drive is that the drive can be removed and stored > somewhere off-site. > > > -- > Bruce Johnson > > This is the sig who says 'Ni!' > > > -- > G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> > and... > > Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | > Refurbished Drives | > -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | > & CDRWs on Sale! | > > Support Low End Mac > <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> > > G-List list info: > <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> > --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; > Send list messages to: > <mailto:[email protected]> > To unsubscribe, email: > <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > For digest mode, email: > <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subscription questions: > <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Archive: > <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> > > iPod Accessories for Less > at 1-800-iPOD.COM > Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal > www.1800ipod.com > -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
