If I recall correctly, I think I wrote that if converting from a standard HFS or HFS+ disk, run Plus Maker, then install Optimizer, but I was not recalling correctly. Alsoft has so many little utilities! :)
I meant to write that I then install PLUS MAXIMIZER as well as the Disk Warrior EXTENSIONS. The PLUS MAKER utility and then the PLUS MAXIMIZER extension is a utility that enables HFS+ disks to record in 4k increments, thus reducing the amount of wasted space, certainly over standard HFS, and yes, even over standard HFS+, which via the Apple set up records in larger chunks. Use of Plus-Maker converts HFS and standard HFS+ disks into 4k blocks, but utterly fragments the disk in the process. After using it, I highly recommend then adding the PLUS MAXIMIZER extension, then run Disk Warrior to reset the directory. You certainly can run PLUS OPTIMIZER then, but I found PLUS OPTIMIZER has a problem with what it calls imbedded files, whereas TTP optimization does not. Therefore, then run TechTool optimization (FROM THE TTP 3 DISK - can't be done from a loaded version on the disk or partition to be worked upon, although both PO and TTP3 O installed will optimize partitions just fine. I always install the programs on at least 2 partitions, and that way all partitions may be worked upon) to restring the blocks in contiguous portions (this will take a LOOOONG time--could be a day on large drives filled with data), then run the TechTool directory optimization to match the TechTool restring. Though time consuming, I use the time to work on other projects. Norton is quicker because it does not operate in the same manner as Techtool, but I find the TechTool resets to be far more useful, i.e. actual work speed is faster after TechTool resets and video edit and playback is less inclined to hiccups. -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.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/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
