Hi~
I'd like to partition my HD. What I'd like to do is be able to make a suitable size scratch disk for video editing (possibly 40GB out of 80GB on the PB). My question is, how big should the operating system partition be? This is where my lack of computer knowledge steps into the fray. Can I make a 10GB partition for OSX and keep the rest of the HD space for editing, or do I need to allow more room on the OS partition in order to allow for programs? When I put a program on my computer, say Final Cut Express, does it need to be installed onto the same partition as the OS, or can it be installed on my "scratch" partition? Would it be wiser to split the 80GB HD in two, using one partition as a scratch disk for editing, and the other for the OS and any other programs I use?
Sorry if the questions are unclear. Answer one, or all, if you can; or ask me to clairify any fuzzy points. Any help would be great.
maikas.
I'd like to partition my HD. What I'd like to do is be able to make a suitable size scratch disk for video editing (possibly 40GB out of 80GB on the PB). My question is, how big should the operating system partition be? This is where my lack of computer knowledge steps into the fray. Can I make a 10GB partition for OSX and keep the rest of the HD space for editing, or do I need to allow more room on the OS partition in order to allow for programs? When I put a program on my computer, say Final Cut Express, does it need to be installed onto the same partition as the OS, or can it be installed on my "scratch" partition? Would it be wiser to split the 80GB HD in two, using one partition as a scratch disk for editing, and the other for the OS and any other programs I use?
Sorry if the questions are unclear. Answer one, or all, if you can; or ask me to clairify any fuzzy points. Any help would be great.
maikas.