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Old 04-18-2004, 05:12 PM
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Default How Many Partitions

I Am Using XPHE With Digi 002, When I Install Second HD , Maxtor 80GB What Size Partitions
Do I Need To Make? And Any Info On How To Install Second HD So My Comput Will Recognize It
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Old 04-18-2004, 11:09 PM
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Hi!
While this is the TDM section, and 002 use would typically be directed to post in the appropriate "LE for Windows Users" section, this question transcends LE/TDM, so...

This can be a personal choice really.
Some would opt for a single partition, using NTFS.
Others would opt for multiple partitions, either NTFS or FAT32.
Personally, I would have to see how I felt on a specific day, and would do either one partition (the whole 80G) as NTFS, or two 40G partitions, NTFS as well.

Maybe someone else can provide "factual data" to support one choice above all others, but I would say either flip a coin, pick one, or wait for an :"educated, undisputed, factual answer." If there is one...
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Old 04-19-2004, 07:56 PM
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Yep, Your Right, I'm In The Wrong Place Again, Story Of My Life. But I Appreciate Your View
On How To Partition My Hard Drive. THANK'S
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