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 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. You must run the utilities (either DW, PO or TTP 3) FROM THE CD DISK or from an installation on a different partition than the target disk - both PO and TTP3 O installed will optimize partitions just fine, just can't be done from a version loaded on the disk or partition to be worked upon. I always install the programs on at least 2 partitions, and that way all partitions may be worked upon. 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
