On 4/13/05 2:31 PM, "Brian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Your iPod whirring is the hard drive and if it were due to a really fragged drive you would probably be hearing a whir and clicking or scratching too. The clicking/scratching would be the heads moving back and forth seeking the next cluster. You are likely to notice the whirring sound more in a quiet environment and when you are looking for it. I suspect it is nothing to worry about.
As for your jump drive - having lost one myself (actually I suspect it was stolen by a student hoping to find test information) - I simply created an encrypted disk image and put it on the drive. Just make it a wee bit smaller than the drive. Sure, it can be formatted but at least the scum can't access my data. If you want more protection, on Engadget I saw a jump drive with biometric security...a bit overkill unless you work for SD 6. 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------
