At 19:58 -0400 10/24/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >--Just got a new 100 GB HDD for my G4 Sawtooth. The old 60 GB (which is going >to another Mac) has three partitions: one for OS's and applications; one for >data; and a scratch volume. I am presently running 9.2.2 but plan to switch to >10.3.9 as my main OS on this machine during the next week or so.
I assume you're not taking about 10.4 because you need to talk to Macs running on OS less than 9. It's a logical choice that I have taken. >I will still be using "Classic" for some apps like PageMaker and Illustrator >but will be running somewhat older OS X native versions of InDesign, PhotoShop >and MS Office (thanks Swaplist). It does make sense on a sawtooth to maintain OS 9 on a bootable partition rather than as a classic-under-OS neXt only system folder. I recently found that useful to confirm that some ATI video cards were unusable under OS neXt but perfectly OK in OS 9. They moved to this 8500 where they work fine. >Daily backups of all data to another drive is essential. Agreed. I use an SE/30 and an empty Mac II enclosure with a few SCSI disks in it for that/ Actually I back up each data file as I save it. >The OS's, Apps and utilities can be backed up to DVD's and/or another drive >as needed when changes are made. Naah. Just plan on re-installing from original media. Make CD archives once in a while for the lawyers. Do save and backup a data file with passwords and installation codes. >Soooo.......... Should I continue with my three partition system (I don't >like the desktop clutter) or just have everything on one 100 GB volume??? The scratch partition is unnecessary. There seems to be no reason in OS neXt for a swap partition and I donno how to tell the OS to use it anyway. The G4 will handle another - slave - ATA drive internally. Are you sure you don't want to leave the 60G there? And. I have found that a partition formatted with a case-sensitive HFS+ file system is quite useful for testing web-oriented stuff that is headed for a UNIX server or a Linux box. That is possible in OS 10.3.9 using non-server software. Ask if you need instructions. -- --> Science is the business of codifying the rules and methods employed by the Intelligent Designer. Religions provide myths to mollify the anxiety experienced by those who choose not to participate. <-- -- 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
