>> When was the last time that you Optimized your hard drive? Fragmentation >is >> a very common (and simply fixed) cause for type 1/2/3 errors.
Kevin wrote, >What is the difference between initializing and optimizing? How do you >optimize? -------------------- Hi Kevin, Initializing ERASES all data on the HD, or floppy or other media. Optimizing is TechTool's word for a type of "defragmenting". Defragmenting basically the gathering of scattered bytes of data to put them back back where they belong for efficiency of processing when they're needed. When you optimize/defrag., you'll see a graph showing your "free space" as one colour (blue) your directory bits as white, your software, etc. You can watch the scattered bits being put back in place and are told the extent of fragmentation as well. I boot from a TechTool Pro 3 CD and Optimize that way. If your HD is sleeping you get a much more complete defragmenting. Terry -- 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
