02-18-2006, 10:36 PM
I'd like to keep this focused on which option to format - because I need to do it pretty soon today.
As for partitioning, I've been doing it for a while now, and in fact, it may have come in handy just yesterday because for some reason my OSX volume has become corrupted. Started out with Entourage F** up and then it would not boot, and disk warrior says there's nothing that can be done.
So - best thing to do is to reformat and start another install or clone.
If I hadn't partitioned - I would have had to reformat over all of the documents and picture files I have on the larger partition; as it is, all I have to do is to wipe the startup volume and be on my way.
I realize the disadvantages - but there are definitely a few advantages as well.
having said that, I still may not partition this time around.
JT
As for partitioning, I've been doing it for a while now, and in fact, it may have come in handy just yesterday because for some reason my OSX volume has become corrupted. Started out with Entourage F** up and then it would not boot, and disk warrior says there's nothing that can be done.
So - best thing to do is to reformat and start another install or clone.
If I hadn't partitioned - I would have had to reformat over all of the documents and picture files I have on the larger partition; as it is, all I have to do is to wipe the startup volume and be on my way.
I realize the disadvantages - but there are definitely a few advantages as well.
having said that, I still may not partition this time around.
JT