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This is my first time posting here, so sorry if I broke any rules or am in the wrong section. Also, sorry for the long post
I've finally decided to make the switch from Windows to Mac. All my life I've use Windows (and some Linux), but short of playing with them in stores I've never really actually USED a Mac. I did some searching and figured this would be the best place to come to for advice.
Making the switch: Obviously I am going to need to backup and copy my information. The issue here is half my funds for the shiny new 27" iMac is going to come from selling my current computer, and the files won't be available when I actually use the Mac. So my question is this - would it be possible for me to use an external HDD formatted with NTFS to backup my files now, then copy them into my iMac when the time finally comes?
Summary: can OS X read (write isn't necessary) NTFS drives?
Backing up: Assuming my first question is a yes, it's time for round two. Could I reformat the drive with whatever Mac uses after copying everything, then use it as a backup hard drive? More importantly, does OS X come with, or is there software available (preferably free, but under $20 max) that can be used to periodically backup everything to the drive?
Lastly, and most important - any tips for a first time Mac user? From what I've gathered, I would much rather be using a Mac than a Windows box, seeing as how most of what I do is media related (video/picture editing) and I'm a sucker for shiny.
Thanks!
I've finally decided to make the switch from Windows to Mac. All my life I've use Windows (and some Linux), but short of playing with them in stores I've never really actually USED a Mac. I did some searching and figured this would be the best place to come to for advice.
Making the switch: Obviously I am going to need to backup and copy my information. The issue here is half my funds for the shiny new 27" iMac is going to come from selling my current computer, and the files won't be available when I actually use the Mac. So my question is this - would it be possible for me to use an external HDD formatted with NTFS to backup my files now, then copy them into my iMac when the time finally comes?
Summary: can OS X read (write isn't necessary) NTFS drives?
Backing up: Assuming my first question is a yes, it's time for round two. Could I reformat the drive with whatever Mac uses after copying everything, then use it as a backup hard drive? More importantly, does OS X come with, or is there software available (preferably free, but under $20 max) that can be used to periodically backup everything to the drive?
Lastly, and most important - any tips for a first time Mac user? From what I've gathered, I would much rather be using a Mac than a Windows box, seeing as how most of what I do is media related (video/picture editing) and I'm a sucker for shiny.
Thanks!