Re: What are the benefits of NTFS over Fat32?

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From: Dan (spamyou_at_user.nec)
Date: 02/10/05


Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2005 12:17:39 -0700

Thanks pjp. I am currently running a dual-boot 98SE/XP PRO with an
individually customized boot.ini :

P4 2.4 Ghz
512 mb DDR Ram
40 gig (Fat32) 98SE operating system
80 gig (NTFS) XP PRO operating system
etc.

"pjp" <pjpoirier_is_located@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:KfOOd.229898$Np3.9534505@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
: Forgot to mention. Biggest plus for NTFS is no filesize limitation. If
: you're into video etc. that may be a concern as they CAN be large.
:
: "Linda B" <someone@microsoft.com> wrote in message
: news:eitzbt5DFHA.2568@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
: > Check it out:
: >
: > http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;100108
: >
: > :) LB
: >
: > "Dan" <spamyou@user.nec> wrote in message
: > news:ePNNYl5DFHA.3928@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
: >> I was wondering if someone could tell me why NTFS is so superior to
: >> Fat32.
: > I
: >> would appreciate information and good and safe web-links about the two
: >> and
: >> why a user should use one or the other. Thanks in advance and have a
: > great
: >> day!!
: >>
: >>
: >
: >
:
:



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