Folks,
I remember a while ago there was some interesting discussion about hard drive formatting utilities, although I can't seem to put my hand on the messages that contained this info. My original configuration was a PCP 210 with a 2 GB internal IBM hard drive. I added a new Seagate 18 GB Barracuda about 3 years ago. The software that shipped with my computer was OS 8. As a matter of course, I always used the 3rd-party utility that came bundled with OS 8 on CD-R which was FWB's Hard Drive Toolkit. Worked great on both drives. Now, as I attempt to sort through some mysterious problems (which I've written about in past posts), I'd like to know what you recommend for hard drive utilities, and what about backwards compatibility? For example, would getting the latest and greatest version of FWB *always* be in my best interest even though I'm still using earlier versions of Mac OS, apps, etc.? (don't ask why, I just like them ;) How is this used in conjunction with Apple's Disk Format utility (which also shipped with my original PCC package)? Up 'til now, I've used FWB for formatting/setting up drives, and Norton for repair, defragging, etc. I'm particularly interested in knowing specific steps that some of you use for complete reformatting/setting up drives. Feedback based on experience is appreciated. John __________________________________________________________________ Your favorite stores, helpful shopping tools and great gift ideas. Experience the convenience of buying online with Shop@Netscape! http://shopnow.netscape.com/ Get your own FREE, personal Netscape Mail account today at http://webmail.netscape.com/ -- Power Computing is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... 123Inkjets.com <http://lowendmac.com/ad/123inkjets.html> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Power Computing list info: <http://lowendmac.com/power/list.html> 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]> List archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/powercomputing%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
