I have a PC XT and planning on buying a new computer in a few months - It's not clear yet whether PC or iMac. At that time I'll need to work on another Mac as well (regardless on which one I buy), but will not be able to install any software on it; currently I do NOT have access to a MAC.
I need an external Disk with which I can go back and forth between PC and MAC, and will be able to READ AND WRITE with both.
The options that I can think of are:
1. Use disk format Fat 32.
2. Format for Mac, install on the PC software to read/write.
3. Communicate via network.
4. Using a flash drive...
2. Will not work out since currently I have a PC only and have to use NTFS for the PC and put data on it; I will not be able to install on the mac software to read it as will be needed in the future.
3. Is out of the question.
4. Is a pain; very limited amount of data - might not be sufficient,
need to constantly get on&off
This leaves FAT32. I am not bothered by the 4GB file size limitations. I am not sure what are the partitions limitations and consequences - what are they? My main concern is the stability of fat32: is the likelihood for it's failure much higher then other formats? I am lost and would appreciate your help. Thanks!!!