Hi David, Thanks for the info on the ipod. I was aware it had a hard drive but just didn't think of it when I was trying to back my stuff up.
It still has about 16 gigs left on it so I'll give it a try tonight and see how it goes. Thanks !! Amber On 1/26/05 5:46 AM, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Amber - > > I saw a reply to your reply - but I didn't see your reply to me....clear as > mud right? > > Your iPod is really an external hard drive with software that lets it do a > little extra. Plug it in and treat it like any other external. I have a 1st > generation iPod that I use only for carrying important files - it beats > carrying around 10 CDs or a big external drive and power supply. > > The important thing is to back up your data - since you are erasing the hard > drive I don't recommend updating applications. The only exception would be > applications for which you don't have disks - things you've downloaded. Even > then, if you have access to broadband, it would be best to do a clean > install of them too. Remember, applications that have an installer often > have files put in places other than their own folder. > > Good luck > > david > > > -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
