Try erasing them, and see if it will then allow you the stripe option. I just took a look at mine, and I came up with the same on anything that is currently formated.
I don't know 100%, but it would sure be nice. 
Try erasing them, and see if it will then allow you the stripe option. I just took a look at mine, and I came up with the same on anything that is currently formated.
After erasing (no important data ATM), the stripe option came up when right clicked.
Could it actually be this simple?!?
I'm obviously a bit mad now. Why can't I have a bog standard RAID utility for Windows on a Mac?That really blows.I found out by studying the syntax that you cannot stripe volumes, only complete data carriers. This is probably the end of the road for this experiment. I would actually stripe the bloody buggers if I had means to reconstruct the EFI, OSX , separation block and the partition table. Obviously striping destroys the GPT.
Not a bad idea, provided you can get paid.
I did stuff like that in the past, and had problems with individuals and small businesses. More than a few bankruptcies and deadbeats... It's a free and legit download (Aug. 20, not the 22ndahh ok, i only ever tried it VM style, it was noticeably better then vista (it didn't BSOD when i installed it
). So get it now.They're out there, no doubt about it. Unfortunately, for some weird reason, they end up as the boss.
Seriously.Befriend those that have something to offer, as they can help you understand how things go, including office politics (a sad reality I'm afraid, and you do have to play).
Usually a few good stories too. I started out in Materials (polymers & semiconductor specialization), but the job I got after I graduated sucked (Quality Control in polymers). I absolutely couldn't stand it, as I was bored to tears. So I went back to school for Computer Engineering. I learned a lot, but it specialized in digital circuits, so my knowledge of analog was far more limited (fewer classes than the EE side). What I know about it now, is out of experience, and I could still stand to learn more. Another area I've learned outside of course work, would be cooling. One course in Fluid Dynamics left me woefully under prepared.
Experience. You'll learn it out of necessity, or end up unemployed.
For me, I tend to concentrate on the physical area, but that's circuits.for this Internet Stack, i am annoyed about it, i dont care about the higher levels that much.. getting into networking all i care about is the Link/Network layer (for in depth knowledge). of course i will need to know about the others, but not THAT much.. (unless my naive uni-boy attitude is leading me in the wrong direction here lol). i love learning but
That really blows.
I recall you want 3x SSD, but what drive locations do you have available, and what will the usage patterns be for each OS?
With hardware, Yes, IIRC. But I've not yet seen it done successfully with OS (software).
I've not looked for one, so I don't know for sure. Highpoint can only hold the EFI or BIOS version of firmware. If you're using Linux and Windows, the BIOS version can boot both, but if the EFI variant is loaded, only OS X will boot.AFAIK, certain RAID cards need flashing for booting either Windows or OSX.... Or with Areca's cards, is the flashing just for EFI support, regardless of OS
The EFI is an add-on as I understand it, but there's a member here who got it to boot into OS X without even installing it. Atto as well, but I've not ever used one on a Mac, and can't say from my own experience this is actually the case.
Yeah, it looks like the solution is a separate SSD for windows stuffed in the empty optical bay. Eats the remaining SATA port, and the cost of another drive. Ouch.
//grrr.
With hardware, Yes, IIRC. But I've not yet seen it done successfully with OS (software).
Highpoint can only hold the EFI or BIOS version of firmware. If you're using Linux and Windows, the BIOS version can boot both, but if the EFI variant is loaded, only OS X will boot.
As long as there as UEFI is BIOS-esque in interface, it spanks EFI currently
I don't have a Mac anymore, nor have I yet made my current machine a hackintosh. So anything I might manage to do (Areca's), would only have implications in the hackintosh community.
I kid, I kid. I would never make a Häkkentosh... for my main work machine. Rendering nodes are a different matterIIRC, it's been done with Windows and Linux. But the simplest solution is the same as gugucom ran into. Place each OS on it's own array.I would imagine it being VERY difficult with software, if not impossible - thank you EFI/OSX?
Can one dual-boot with software RAID under BIOS? It may simply be that EFI is outdated (nobody had thought of software RAID with two OSes at the time of conception). I could just be the new kid on the block, thinking that everything is old
EFI and it's variants (UEFI 2.0 & 2.1) are far newer than BIOS. It's just Apple does their own implementation of it (based off EFI 1.10, but not exactly standard). They don't even allow users to access any of the settings, so I don't blame the firmware standard used.As long as there as UEFI is BIOS-esque in interface, it spanks EFI currently
I don't regret sending the Mac Pro back one iota.And this is a bad thing how
It wasn't going to do what I needed well, or cost effectively. The need for external enclosures killed the savings, and VM wasn't going to work for a specific purpose (attempting to run LabVIEW under OS X, and MultiSIM under Windows VM; I couldn't get data to pass properly, and National Instruments couldn't figure out what was wrone either).
The RAID set is just an extension of AHCI, and are included in the driver package.
i know tell me about itNot a bad idea, provided you can get paid.
people are so scummy these days..thanks!! but that will only last for 15 days lol!!! not sure if its worth it, the download is hefty.
great!They're out there, no doubt about it. Unfortunately, for some weird reason, they end up as the boss.
sucking up here i come.i will, its often the quiet ones that know a lot and have a lot to say.Befriend those that have something to offer, as they can help you understand how things go, including office politics (a sad reality I'm afraid, and you do have to play).
wow.... thats incredible!! congrats on all that, i could only wish to learn that stuff, so complicated!I started out in Materials (polymers & semiconductor specialization), but the job I got after I graduated sucked (Quality Control in polymers). I absolutely couldn't stand it, as I was bored to tears. So I went back to school for Computer Engineering. I learned a lot, but it specialized in digital circuits, so my knowledge of analog was far more limited (fewer classes than the EE side). What I know about it now, is out of experience, and I could still stand to learn more. Another area I've learned outside of course work, would be cooling. One course in Fluid Dynamics left me woefully under prepared.
great, thanks.. meany haha!Experience. You'll learn it out of necessity, or end up unemployed.
circuits are quite interesting, (switches and gates eheh), but my knowledge is limited, i understand the basics thoughFor me, I tend to concentrate on the physical area, but that's circuits.
out of all the languages i have done so far (C++, java, some applescript, assembly) i have enjoyed assembly its great funI don't have a Mac anymore, nor have I yet made my current machine a hackintosh. So anything I might manage to do (Areca's), would only have implications in the hackintosh community.
And this is a bad thing how
Nope!
The ability to download it dissappears on August 20, but the software doesn't expire until June 1, 2010. But starting on March 1, 2010, your PC will begin shutting down every two hours. Get used to it!great!
Maybe a set of good knee pads is in order as well. Meh, it's not that hard. Wait a minute, why the hell did I say that, given the number of times I chase down things like jitter, skew, and timing problems?circuits are quite interesting, (switches and gates eheh), but my knowledge is limited, i understand the basics though
That's part of the challenge, though it can make me want to rip out some hair at times. I wouldn't have problem with building a hackintosh, and am quite interested. Just haven't gotten around to do it yet.
It's there.
Nope!
That should give you enough time to save up for a copy.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA, ill have to find my roller blade knee pads from 10 years agoGet used to it!
from what ive seen, its crazy! all people that do it are wowzers. x -> y logic haha.Meh, it's not that hard. Wait a minute, why the hell did I say that, given the number of times I chase down things like jitter, skew, and timing problems?
oh yea, the software people basically need you to write the lower programs!! (well not anymore, but you know).It's fun to see something physically materialize. More so than software for me at any rate.
well then get to it!! my PM is there somewhere hahahaha give it a readI wouldn't have problem with building a hackintosh, and am quite interested. Just haven't gotten around to do it yet.
What?!? You're not done yet? Hop to it man!
Of course.
That's part of the job description. I wish more programmers did understand the low level aspects better. Too much reliance on the higher level is causing code bloat, and poor functionality.
email sent.well then get to it!! my PM is there somewhere hahahaha give it a read
i cant download it! i just left it going for an hour, and the ball was spinning away... doing nothing..it wont!What?!? You're not done yet? Hop to it man!
I wish more programmers did understand the low level aspects better. Too much reliance on the higher level is causing code bloat, and poor functionality.
They're depending on the compiler to do it for them, and it's too general. It can't really optimize the code well, and is left to the programmer.
it is R18+ material!).Software engineers that are good at it, should be able to remain employed as long as they wish, or at least manage to avoid the loony bin.
too bad im not in engineering aye! ill come back in 5 years and see if your crazy yet eheh
awsome! im doing some research now for you and formulating (its complicated stuffemail sent.
p.s. you use too many smilies
I wonder what's wrong? Perhaps that the link is in the US? The slackers making a mad dash to get it before it's gone from the site?haha
MS, and most other sw developers have been dragging their heels for quite some time. Too much recycled/spaghetti code.yes it really doesnt promote good coding practices does it! the majority of people coding properly is very low..even M$ doesnt do it very well (if you have looked at their code, you'd understand
this has been a complaint of mine for a long time, because CPU power has kept increasing people have not cared to make them very efficient and expected the power to fix it, but now that we are in a 'dry spell' i hope that people will change..
They don't want to take the time to go back and start fresh, due to the time/effort = costs involved.awsome! im doing some research now for you and formulating (its complicated stuff
p.s. you use too many smilies
Thanks.
I wonder what's wrong? Perhaps that the link is in the US? The slackers making a mad dash to get it before it's gone from the site?
MS, and most other sw developers have been dragging their heels for quite some time. Too much recycled/spaghetti code.
but yea, it would cost ALOT to go back.. start from scratch, not worth it for them..
P.S. It's fun.
happy reading lol
I saw this thread a few days ago and, while I thought I was pretty sure, didn't want to pipe in prematurely to say 'Software RAIDs can't dual boot' which is always what I understood. Is this basically the truth we're discovering?
Incidentally, OP if I were you, I'd calculate how much space Bootcamp requires and buy a designated SSD accordingly.. or cheap out and buy one of those old school spinning disks
haha
it wont!
