Yes, you can select a number of formats in setting up an external drive, the only one in my experience that is cross-compatible between PC and Mac is "FAT32". The only downside of FAT32 that I can ascertain so far is the file size limitation of 4GB for any one file. Only really an issue for video files.
Regards Peter... -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Friday, 30 April 2010 1:19 PM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: My Passport portable drive Hi, Can someone help? I have just obtained a WD My passport Essential Utra-portable Hard Drive 500Gb usb 2.0 ( brand new) when I connect it to my Mac PowerBook it say that the disc isn't formatted and provides options. The powerBook is a prismo running OS 9.1. The reason I have the new HD is to back the info pending upgrade. I would like to be able to used the HD like I can with A USB stick ie I can use it at home (MAc and PC) and use it at work (PC). When I attach to PC at home I can store files on the HD but the problem comes when I connect it to PowerBook. Is there away to be able to have it connect to either? Appreciate any help John Hatch -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:[email protected]> ***************************** NOTICE - This message from Hatch is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information which is privileged, confidential or proprietary. Internet communications cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free as information could be intercepted, corrupted, lost, arrive late or contain viruses. By communicating with us via e-mail, you accept such risks. When addressed to our clients, any information, drawings, opinions or advice (collectively, "information") contained in this e-mail is subject to the terms and conditions expressed in the governing agreements. Where no such agreement exists, the recipient shall neither rely upon nor disclose to others, such information without our written consent. Unless otherwise agreed, we do not assume any liability with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the information set out in this e-mail. If you have received this message in error, please notify us immediately by return e-mail and destroy and delete the message from your computer. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:[email protected]>
