> and _if_ having a real Unix-style partitioning strategy is possible >and relatively easy in OS X
OS X is 'based' on FreeBSD, but there are many differences. The Darwin mailing list is littered with those that attempt to configure OS X the same way they would Linux or BSD, only to run into problems. OS X mounts all partitions besides the boot partition under /Volumes unless you get into bed with automounter. Some applications don't follow symlinks because they access the filesystem through Carbon. >I might use the original drive as a secondary for swap space and >logs for exactly the reason you mention. There is a way to specify a different partition for swap, but it's 50/50 as to if it makes a performance difference. Check <http://www.xlr8yourmac.com/OSX/OS_x_swapfile_notes.html> >Speaking of partitioning and OS X on a beige, what exactly is the >deal with having it installed in the first 8 GB? Does the partition >have to be 8 GB or less, or does it just have to start in the first >8 GB of the drive, or what? From someone on one of the lists I belong to (UnSupportedOSX) there was a definitive answer. Go to <http://mail.maclaunch.com/lists/UnsupportedOSX/List.html> and follow the 'X.2 and the first 8 gig' thread. -- Charles Dostale System Administrator Silver Oaks Communications http://www.silveroaks.com 824 17th Street Moline IL USA 61265 [EMAIL PROTECTED] 309-797-9898 -- MaX-list is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... / Buy books, CDs, videos, and more from Amazon.com \ / <http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home/lowendmac> \ Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> MaX-list info: <http://lowendmac.com/linux/max.shtml> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/max-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
