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Hard Drive Utility Software
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TECEN
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Jan 4, 2001, 04:37 PM
 
I'm just re-entering the Mac world after a 3 1/2 year hiatus. What are the prefered software packages for formating and partitioning hard drives especially Firewire drives? I have seen references that Apple's software now works with many non-Apple drives. Are there any performance evaluations I can be pointed to? Is the $100 or so for third party packages worth the money?

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giantmike
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Jan 4, 2001, 05:06 PM
 
That's correct. Apple's Drive Setup can handle many tyoes of non-Apple drives. I stick with it because it makes upgrading the OS easier, and there are much fewer compatibility problems. I would rether have a more stable machine than a moderatly faster machine.

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