Partitioning a 60 gig hard disk without reformatting

[Macmon]

Is it possible to partition into 2 a single bootable 60 gig partition?

I am planning to split my 60 gig to a 20 gig and 40 gig partition.

But I am not sure if it is possible without reformatting it first.

My files in the hard disk totals aroung 18gig so i was thinking it is still possible to partition it without losing data.

Thanks for any help and suggestion in advance

[marvinp]

You will need something like iPartition. Do take note that it's commercial software.

[Macmon]

thanks marvinp,

appreciate the help.

[gonz]

Originally posted by Macmon
My files in the hard disk totals aroung 18gig so i was thinking it is still possible to partition it without losing data.

It's possible, but not recommended. In fact, it's highly inadvisable, as your run the risk of an unstable partition map, which might eventually lead to loss of data. I would do it the slower but far more sure and secure way: back up data, reinitialize, partition, restore data. Remember, Doc, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

[Macmon]

Thanks gonz,
an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
I believe that too.

It is definitely harder to treat it and the hassle of high blood pressure and its sequelae. hehehe

[the_Nong]

"if it ain't broken, don't fix it.." besides, if you're using a PC, it's recomended to be partitioned. but we're using a mac, less worries and more to do..

[chairman]

Originally posted by the_Nong
"if it ain't broken, don't fix it.." besides, if you're using a PC, it's recomended to be partitioned. but we're using a mac, less worries and more to do..

Question, I was a PC user all my life and was used to having my drive partitioned. Why is it not as important for MAC users to partion their drives as PC users? I've also been thinking about partioning my drive but if someone can enlighten me about the pros and cons about this on a MAC OS X then I might not partion my drive anymore. Thanks.

[Macmon]

Originally posted by the_Nong
"if it ain't broken, don't fix it.." besides, if you're using a PC, it's recomended to be partitioned. but we're using a mac, less worries and more to do..

That made me think. what would be the worry or problem?

[the_Nong]

question:
why would you want to partition your HDD?

my opinion:
i was a PC user too before, and i partitioned my HDD just to save my files incase the winOS breaks down or hangs up or gets infected and needs formatting. thus, if the partition a-(system) if formatted, i can still access my files in the other partition b-(documents). now in our macs, does it break down, hang, or even be infected by viruses?i doesn't (in my case) and it is wise to back up files, but partition? i don't know. i think there is no need at all.

in a nutshell:
on my iBook: i just changed my HDD into 60g, and i ask applecenter to "clone" whatever was in my old HDD. it worked and im still using it.

on the PC: you can't clone. dome .dll registry won't be in effect and some other technical somethings...

... my two cents worth.

[Edited on 8-9-2004 by the_Nong]

[chairman]

Thanks for the info Nong. Is there any performance benefits to having drives partition? Will it make search times faster if the search is on a smaller partition?