In a message dated 2/4/04 12:56:41 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << if you've got an IDE drive, you can kiss goodbye to all your data. and the chance of reusing the drive as a low level format erases EVERYTHING - including the drive's own special software. >>
Low level format is inhibited by those drives which cannot be low-level formatted. Just about every SCSI drive may be low-level formatted, and some EIDE/UATA drives can as well. But, most EIDE/UATA drives cannot. Low level format doesn't change the "factory defects", but it may (and should) change the "grown defects". Low level format doesn't change the unchangeable areas reserved for drive use, such as the spare cylinders and the maintenance cylinders (where special indicators and/or firmware is often located). -- 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
