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External HD - NTFS vs FAT32 for use in mixed environment ....zuh?

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From: Mike Shiva
Date: Thu, 08 May 2003 19:21

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Hi. I'm ordering an external USB2/Fireware Hard Drive (the IOGEAR ION 
120b).  I'll be using it for backing up 2 computers.

1st has Windows2000 with a FAT32 C: drive.
2nd has WindowsXP with a NTFS C: drive.

Will this external HD be compatible for both computers? I can format the 
ext drive with NTFS or FAT32, but I want to make sure it will be 
recognized from both computers.

Have any of you tried this, or have any experience / advice?

Less important question, as an afterthought: anyone know which is better 
- this IOGEAR ION vs the IOMEGA HDD (similar specs, both are 120gb and do 
USB and Firewire)

THANK YOU for any thoughts...

-Mike Shiva

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