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stubeeef

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Aug 10, 2004
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I am about to start using a new external FW HD. When formating should I use macos extended with or without journaling? Using 10.3.7 on a PBG4 1.33 and FW HD from Seagate (their new one).

What is journaling and why is it so great or so bad?

Thanks Geniuses!

Edit: I have read the apple support site narrative, just looking for any real world experience out there, kinda like File Vault sounds great if you read about it, but I have learned that it is not (especially with kids around).
 
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