On 3/7/03 6:44 AM, "Dan Knight" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Jeremy Derr writes: >> that's pretty much how partitioning works, though the >> first-available-space clause is only semi-true. even given these facts, >> there's not much point to partitioning as far as I'm concerned.
> > I'm sure there are other reasons that Mac users have for partitioning > their drives, but these are some of mine. > In my case, it's because of the 8 gigabyte rule on the Rev. A-D iMacs. I split the first 8 gigs into two partitions. It keeps the Operating Systems within that portion of the drive. Gerry -- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------
