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Tim Lyons wrote:
> 
> I have just got a 2.1 GB disc to upgrade (replace) my 230 MB disc.
> 
> The question is: is partitioning it to decrease the allocation block size worth
> the hassle of not having a single resource into which to juggle my files?
> 
> What is your experience and advice.
> 
> I access news a lot, which uses a very variable amount of space, and I run
> stuff from covermount discs, which currently I can only do if its runable from
> the CD, but with more space I would be able to install and run stuff.  In other
> words, I think my usage of space is quite variable.

With a 2.1 I would certainly partition into three sections minimum.  Otherwise
you will waste space.  I have a 3.2 divided into four, and the only drawback
seems to be rebuilding the desktop, which you have to do four times!! not a problem!

Advantages are that you can dump infrequently used items onto a partition and
forget them.  Backing up is quicker as you only need to back up the drive(s)
you have altered, which is usually one in my case.

DriveSetup 3.1 from Apple is OK for partitioning, free from Apple sites.

There aren't really any downsides.

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