Marc van Gemert wrote in reply to Laura Zzzzz: >[..] yes, partitioning wipes the drive completely.
MarJo had written earlier to say: > I too plan to partition a disk and have qualms > about it. I just now ordered some software "Partition > ToolKit" from FWB Software (Digital River) which is > supposed to simplify the task -- with support as > needed. Mark replied: >Sorry to say this, but do not use FWB, this software is not reliable >(Kyle?), just use Drive Setup which comes with OS 9, or Disk Utility >with OS X.[..] FWIW, a drive cannot be partitioned with Apple's drive set-up s/w without being erased and re-formatted. But the FWB ToolKit mentioned above does offer the ability to create partitions (and change the size of existing ones) without re-formatting. That being said, I wouldn't trust it, myself, but would use Apple's method, as Mark has recommended. Cheeps - Mary -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/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/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
