Hi John, The DOS option is FAT32.
Gav On 30/04/2010, at 1:51 PM, Jlin wrote: > > Peter, > Appreciate the reply. The only options given where > Mac OS standard 465.1 Gb > Mac OS extended 465.1 Gb > DOS 465.1 Gb > > That is when connected to mac > > > John > > Sent from my iPod > > On 30/04/2010, at 1:36 PM, "Crisp, Peter" <[email protected]> wrote: > >> >> 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]> >> > > > -- 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]> > -- 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]>
