Click to expand.Can someone tell me whether there is a size limit for partitions on a Mac? I've been reading a few things and heard that FAT32 is used a lot, so the partitions are small and there is a 4gb file size limit. Is this just for making hard drives multi platform with windows? I'm considering buying a 500gb mains powered or 250gb bus powered HD but I don't want issues with partition limits or file size limits. I'm used to formatting drives to NTFS, which obviously won't be possible with a Mac if I want to write data.
Feb 21, 2012 To format a drive as FAT32 from a Mac, follow these simple steps. [ Further reading: Best NAS boxes for media streaming and backup ] 1. Set up your drive following the manufacturer's.
Also there are the concerns with FAT32, but how about the other mac file system? I assume that's what I'd need to format to. Click to expand.I have the older 160gb version of this drive. Bought it from Costco a year or two ago. I originally used it with an IBM laptop and therefore it is partitioned in an NTFS format. My 2.4 MBP can pick it up fine, but obviously can't write to it.
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