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Use the same library on Windows/Mac?

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glynor:
In MC, the Library != the media files.

This refers to the database.  The media files can easily be stored on Network Attached Storage where the filesystem is irrelevant (or streamed by MC itself).  The important point is if it'll be able to handle the database, and client connections.

In any case, if we do get there with local file support, you can certainly use HFS+ on Windows or NTFS on OSX, with some cheap third party filesystem drivers.

Paragon's NTFS for Mac works great (as does their HFS for Windows).  I generally actually prefer using NTFS on my Macs over HFS+ (which is awfully fragile).

Paus:
Well I got the Mac/Win mutual drive usage covered by using NTFS and a Mac plugin, so that part works. Maybe I'll store both libraries side by side then on the same drive for a while. My plan is to use only the Mac MC sooner or later, but as it is in alpha right now, I think it's too early for that, so I'd like to have both options for a while, that's why I asked.

Magne:
When exFAT formatting the hard drive instead of NTFS you don't need any Mac plugin or third party filesystem drivers, that's the different.
You can then any time connect the USB hard drive to your MAC or PC.

glynor:

--- Quote from: Magne on February 14, 2013, 05:40:27 am ---When exFAT formatting the hard drive instead of NTFS you don't need any Mac plugin or third party filesystem drivers, that's the different.
You can then any time connect the USB hard drive to your MAC or PC.

--- End quote ---

Problem with exFAT is the file-size limits.  That's a nonstarter for me as a video editor.  I have single files in my Library that are hundreds of GB in size.

Magne:
The limit for exFAT filesize is 16 Exabyte! I think you mix with FAT32, the earlier version of exFAT. FAT32 maximum filesize is 4 GB. Not a problem with audio, but of course with videofiles.

How much is exabyte? One milion gigabyte! Even you have space for all your videos :) More info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exabyte

More info also here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ExFAT

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