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From: Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com>
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Subject: Re: Thumb-drive format
Date: 22 Jul 2014 21:49:24 GMT
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On 2014-07-22, Darrin Doc O'Leary <droleary@3q2014.subsume.com> wrote:
> For your reference, records indicate that 
> gtr <xxx@yyy.zzz> wrote:
>
>> I note that it's format is MS-DOS(FAT32), and wonder if I should change 
>> it to a mac-native or other format to ensure no universal access.  Is 
>> MSF32 the best option?
>
> Depends on what your actual needs are.  You could even set up multiple
> partitions if that make sense in some situations.  What I tend to do is
> just leave them as they come (generally FAT32) and add one text file with
> my contact info, and then 1 or more encrypted disk images.

Good advice.

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