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HFS+ or UNIX filesystem?
Pantso:
Another one of those OS X newbie questions:
When installing OS X you are given two options as you know:
A) To format your HD with the Mac OS extended file system, or
B) to format it using the UNIX file system
Can anyone please tell me whether there is a difference in performance between these two? Can you install the same software using the UNIX file systems or not? I already know that you can't use Classic if you are using the UNIX file system but is there anything more than that?
Thanks in advance.
psyjax:
quote:Originally posted by Panos:
Another one of those OS X newbie questions:
When installing OS X you are given two options as you know:
A) To format your HD with the Mac OS extended file system, or
B) to format it using the UNIX file system
Can anyone please tell me whether there is a difference in performance between these two? Can you install the same software using the UNIX file systems or not? I already know that you can't use Classic if you are using the UNIX file system but is there anything more than that?
Thanks in advance.
--- End quote ---
The major drawback is no classic support. It is better for fast data access if you are running a server or some sort of system where files need to be accessed quickly and effeciently.
I also understand OSX is a bit more responsive under this system, in the end it should only be used by real UNIX dorks who are gonna be putting their comps. thrugh some heavy deuty network use, perfect file-system for an Xserve.
Pantso:
Thanks for the quick reply psyjax. I know about the classic disadvantage under the UNIX file system, but what about OS X software? Can it be installed if you're using the UNIX filesystem or are there any limitations to that as well? :confused:
Question: If I decide to use it, do I qualify as a UNIX dork? Just joking :D
[EDIT]I found some info here. Looks like the major drawback when deciding to use UFS instead of HFS is Classic support. But then again I don't think i'll ever use Classic so I don't really care. It also mentions the case sensitive issue, which I had gotten used to in Linux.
Anyway, has any of you tried it?[/EDIT]
[ October 21, 2002: Message edited by: Panos ]
billy_gates:
now I know why i was blessed with the lack of that meta data junk that I always hated. I have OSX on HFS+ and my home is on UFS, so I don't get bother by that meta data junk, so my files always open in the right program.
hm_murdock:
security is going to be better. performance increases noticably. running UFS on a G3 all-in-one. I tried HFS+ on one drive, and UFS on an identical one, and UFS made it run smoother. Not sure why, but it did.
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