[WriteLog] Converting a disk to NTFS

rojomn rojomn@charter.net
Sat, 18 Jan 2003 18:40:57 -0600


There is no reason that a windows program will not run on NTFS. I would not
convert myself. NTFS is actually slower, although it is perhaps a bit less
likely to lose data.
The biggest problem is that you have NO access from DOS (which may not allow
certain utilities to run) or any other OS except NT/2000/XP. It is also a
one way street. Once you go to NTFS there NO GOING BACK. To return  to FAT32
you must reinstall and reinstall all of your applications. D you want to
take that chance?



> -----Original Message-----
> From: writelog-admin@contesting.com
> [mailto:writelog-admin@contesting.com]On Behalf Of Jim McDonald
> Sent: Saturday, January 18, 2003 6:19 PM
> To: writelog; DXbase Reflector; ARC
> Subject: [WriteLog] Converting a disk to NTFS
>
>
> Are Writelog, Dxbase, and AR-Cluster compatible with NTFS?  Microsoft
> recommends NTFS with XP.  The backup program included on the XP Home CDROM
> will only work with NTFS drives >4 Gb.  I certainly don't want to do it if
> these programs won't run.  Others of interest include DX Telnet, Geoclock,
> MMTTY, and probably others.
>
> Better to ask first than regret later.  (This is a new approach for me.)
>
> Thanks,
> Jim N7US
>
>
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