question regarding time machine

[nhood01]

Hi, id like to use an external HD for time machine and also archive files on it.

Is this possible?

 

[waynep]

Yup, I am doing it. Try it and you'll find out.

 

[Tomorrow]

Hi, id like to use an external HD for time machine and also archive files on it.

Is this possible?

When you say "time machine" and "archive files," are you talking about two separate things, or one and the same?

The answer is "yes" either way, but you go about it differently.