When creating a new hard disk volume in sheepshaver there seems to be an option of standard, extended, or dos. Which one should be selected? From what I looked up online it looks like standard is an older format while extended is a newer format. Does that mean for games that are old use standard and games that are new use extended? I also assume Dos is for dos files, am I wrong?
Also I have been divided over something involving forum etiquette. If someone helps me should I post a thank you? I used to do that then I thought it would show a reply and the helper would have to spend time out of their day checking it out so maybe the kinder thing would be to let the post conclude.
Standard, Extended, or DOS disk
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Re: Standard, Extended, or DOS disk
System 7 through MacOS 8.0 can only use Standard format (HFS).
MacOS 8.1 and later can use both Standard and Extended format (HFS+). The extended HFS+ is then the preferred format, especially for larger disks.
DOS used to be for compatibility with non-Mac computers. Better not use it in the emulators. Most Classic Mac files will not survive on a DOS disk.
(No need to post 'thank you', unless it provides information, like that a discussed problem was solved.)
MacOS 8.1 and later can use both Standard and Extended format (HFS+). The extended HFS+ is then the preferred format, especially for larger disks.
DOS used to be for compatibility with non-Mac computers. Better not use it in the emulators. Most Classic Mac files will not survive on a DOS disk.
(No need to post 'thank you', unless it provides information, like that a discussed problem was solved.)
Re: Standard, Extended, or DOS disk
Also, HFS (not HFS+) has a maximum total drive size of 2GB, at least on real hardware.
At least applies when using the 630 rom in Basilisk I presume (had a real Quadra 630 back in the day).
At least applies when using the 630 rom in Basilisk I presume (had a real Quadra 630 back in the day).
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Re: Standard, Extended, or DOS disk
If you are interested in more technical details, see:
Mac OS Standard (HFS): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hierarchical_File_System
Mac OS Extended (HFS+): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HFS_Plus
Mac OS Standard (HFS): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hierarchical_File_System
Mac OS Extended (HFS+): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HFS_Plus