> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: Mon, 31 Jan 2005 20:32:05 -0500 > Subject: Re: [PCI] Mac and PC Harmony > In-Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > From: Colin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > David Elmo wrote: > >> Yes, of course, for occasional large amounts of data, CD is a good way to >> go. ISO 9660 I use, not hybrid since the Mac and PC can read this. I find >> zips and floppies (latter, not so much) so much easier to use for data under >> 95MB, there is something a bit wasteful and cumbersome about burning for >> temporary things...and burning is not more reliable in terms of results. >> > CD-RW's are useful for this task; just burn, copy and erase. They're > good for at least a thousand rewrites, but just take a little longer to > put files on them than a Zip disk. Plus, some of us don't have Zip > drives so we're stuck with CD's for files between 1.4 and 703 MB (more > if you overburn or trim the lead-out, which can lead to some > compatibility issues or damage the disc/recorder). > > Trouble is, my Mac's CD-ROM can't read CD-RW media (though I haven't > tried my new drive yet). > > -- > Colin
Well, if you have no zip, sure. I would like to see a CD-RW actually survive fine after 1000 rewrites over an appropriate period for such a log of work (I am reminded of the claims about Ni-Cad batteries being able to be recharged thousands of time... not in my experience!). RW CDs may work transfer between machines but the pitfalls are many. Even so, for amounts less than 95MB it is such a simple procedure to use a zip. They are tough little things and pop in and spring out, not so fiddly as these delicate CDs that need to be handled o so carefully and software set up just so each time... I understand that many folk use little USB devices too for this sort of thing. Me, well, I like the feel of these solid zip disks, the tough brother of a floppy, the way they fit in small neat tough clear cases, I better stop as I am feeling a need to discuss this with my shrink urgently... David Elmo -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; 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/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
