I think HFS+ main purpose is to conserve space on the HD.
I have never had any problems with HFS+.
Apple recommends it when using OS 8.1 and up.
Goto Apple support and search for extended format.
<http://www.apple.com/>
<http://www.info.apple.com/>
<http://kbase.info.apple.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/kbase.woa/wa/query?type=sma
rtSearch&dateModified=&geography=&nodes=&val=extended%20format>
Get it from the Apple,s mouth.
jr
Nan Karahoca8/19/02 5:14 [EMAIL PROTECTED][wrote]
> If I reformat my Max to HFS+
> 1. Will the files be readable on another Max and also on other
> Apples that have not been reformatted?
> 2. What are the real advantages of making this change?
>
> Thanks
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