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Apple Computing Products:
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External hdd to Read & Write in OSX & Win 7
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<blockquote data-quote="chscag" data-source="post: 1459586" data-attributes="member: 46727"><p>The file system which is compatible with both the Mac and Windows machines is FAT-32 and for later model Macs and Win machines, ExFat. However, I do not recommend using FAT because it's a non journaling file system which means it's prone to errors and has limits. (FAT-32 file size limit of 4 GB)</p><p></p><p>I recommend that you continue to use NTFS on the external drives and install a driver on your Mac that will offer read and write capability. We recommend Paragon NTFS ($19.95) from Paragon Software. Here is the <a href="http://www.paragon-software.com/home/ntfs-mac/" target="_blank">LINK</a>.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="chscag, post: 1459586, member: 46727"] The file system which is compatible with both the Mac and Windows machines is FAT-32 and for later model Macs and Win machines, ExFat. However, I do not recommend using FAT because it's a non journaling file system which means it's prone to errors and has limits. (FAT-32 file size limit of 4 GB) I recommend that you continue to use NTFS on the external drives and install a driver on your Mac that will offer read and write capability. We recommend Paragon NTFS ($19.95) from Paragon Software. Here is the [URL="http://www.paragon-software.com/home/ntfs-mac/"]LINK[/URL]. [/QUOTE]
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