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    NTFS on MacOS

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Xirurg, Aug 9, 2008.

  1. Xirurg

    Xirurg ORLY???

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    Guys,what program will you recommend for accessing NTFS external HDD from macos?thx
     
    Xirurg, Aug 9, 2008
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  2. fabarati

    fabarati Frorum Obfuscator

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    NTFS3g. Open source, works quite well.
     
    fabarati, Aug 9, 2008
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    karibik Notebook Enthusiast

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    karibik, Aug 9, 2008
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    Well you said "accessing", which to me means read, and for that you need nothing - it's built into the system. But if you meant that you wanted write access also, then ntfs3g should be the solution you seek.
     
    Starlight, Aug 9, 2008
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  5. SaferSephiroth

    SaferSephiroth The calamity from within

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    I wasn't very impressed with NTFS 3g the last i used it. I would try the paragon solution if NTFS write capability is a very high priority.
     
    SaferSephiroth, Aug 9, 2008
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  6. Xirurg

    Xirurg ORLY???

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    hmm,after a day of use NTFS 3g works fine...
     
    Xirurg, Aug 10, 2008
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    mankymanning Notebook Enthusiast

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    NTFS3g does work fine but it is really slow. For accessing the odd file here and there then it is ok. Paragon solution is much much faster though.
     
    mankymanning, Aug 11, 2008
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    fabarati Frorum Obfuscator

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    I tried the paragon beta. Messed up my computer. I lost USB functionality. Had to reload OS X
     
    fabarati, Aug 11, 2008
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    willard Notebook Consultant

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    NTFS3g and i do not find it slow by any means.
    How is your slow?
    My external Fireware drive is NTFS and i do not have any issues with speed at all.
     
    willard, Aug 11, 2008
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