Hacking FAT32 vs. NTFS vs. WBFS - Which do you use?

[bosman]

NTFS and WBFS for me.
Using the NTFS just for WiiMC.

I do want to convert it all to fat32 but but I've created a few channels using CRAP to make it quicker and easier for the kids to launch their favorite games. I just need to find a few hrs to delete them all and restart again using WiiGSC, but then again the kids hardly use the wii to play games anymore, their iTouch is more fun.

 

[Shano56]

@crwys
You sir, seem to really love talking people down as far as you can. They say the people like you are the ones with the most insecurities.

Really dude, stop talking to people like every fucking one of them is a dumbass. You can talk to them like people, and if they are really that dumb, just let it go.

 

[Sicklyboy]

I'd like to know what type of partition the two people who voted "Other partition type" are using, lol...

 

[pwsincd]

So do you think devolution will support backups irony ....

seriously i voted ntfs as my 1tb WD collapsed once and i figured it was cause i formatted to fat32 so i was releuctant to do it again , probably no connection at all . I maybe partition the 1tb and do it that way if i had too

 

[wiismodrome]

It's funny cuz the poll proves that FAT32 is still used more then NTFS by the vast majority. Sure only 43% of people have a single FAT32 partition(As of right now) but if you add up all the different categories which use FAT32 the total is 82 votes which is 73% in a sense since some of us, about 20% use both. Which coincidentally is damn near the estimated original statistical amount.

It's interesting how statistics can be twisted around...

Among other things, this poll tells us that over 36% of Wii users will not be able to access all or part of their hard drives if using applications that cannot read NTFS.

 

[crwys]

@crwys
You sir, seem to really love talking people down as far as you can. They say the people like you are the ones with the most insecurities.

Really dude, stop talking to people like every fucking one of them is a dumbass. You can talk to them like people, and if they are really that dumb, just let it go.

No, if I wanted to talk you down as far as I could, it would be a lot worse.
We just got done debating statistics and you say
"They say the people like you are the ones with the most insecurities."
Lol you wonder why I talk down to you.
Right now there is only 2 people I talk to like dumbasses, and that is because they are, and that is you and the guy I just did the very long quote about.
And you are telling me to let something go, when you just insulted me out of no where because you are still butt hurt from another thread that I attacked you on.
Sure maybe I could be a little nicer, but when it comes to people like you I probably never will be.
I don't mind giving noobs advice and helping them, I am more than kind to them.
Here is a nice post for you, hopefully you will shut up now.
http://gbatemp.net/topic/326683-wii-raffle-wrap-up/page__view__findpost__p__4216794

 

[PsyBlade]

I'd like to know what type of partition the two people who voted "Other partition type" are using, lol...

probably the second, third or fourth extended file system
(insert Sir Arthur Conan Doyle quote)

 

[DeadlyFoez]

I don't know any native Wii applications that read USB Drives.

Apparently that game Dragon Quest can, but it is still in testing and no one has leaked the disc for it yet for us to examine. But the new IOS has been leaked, but I don't think anyone has posted up any solid info about it besides that it does have USB mass storage support.

 

[obcd]

The people who voted for other partition type could perhaps be using ext2 or ext3?

 

[XFlak]

The people who voted for other partition type could perhaps be using ext2 or ext3?

or ext4, but yea, it would have to be one of those.

 

[smf]

It seems more lower IQ people would use IE because it comes with Windows.
All the computer illiterate people I know use IE because they don't even know about Chrome or Firefox or even want to try it if they did.
I never liked IE, some people do, but eh.

It would seem that way if you don't like IE, but the author of the report has admitted it was faked. If it was provable then he would have just done that instead.

There are various reasons for people running IE, one of which is that they are using work computers where they aren't allowed to install anything else.

I've run all the different browsers at one time and I end up back with IE. My life doesn't get alot better because the couple of web pages I visit a day render slightly differently and slightly faster.
IE is good enough, the same as FAT32 is good enough.

Everyone is bitching about firefox these days & they'll turn on chrome as well. I just can't be bothered with them all. I don't think that adversly affects my IQ, I'd just rather do something else with my time.

 

[snikerz]

or ext4, but yea, it would have to be one of those.

I implemented a custom MLOAD module for reiserfs, so I'm using a reiserfs-formatted USB drive to load my backups. I therefore voted for "Another partition type".

 

[crwys]

or ext4, but yea, it would have to be one of those.

I implemented a custom MLOAD module for reiserfs, so I'm using a reiserfs-formatted USB drive to load my backups. I therefore voted for "Another partition type".

Any specific reason why you are using resiserfs?

 

[DeadlyFoez]

or ext4, but yea, it would have to be one of those.

I implemented a custom MLOAD module for reiserfs, so I'm using a reiserfs-formatted USB drive to load my backups. I therefore voted for "Another partition type".

Any specific reason why you are using resiserfs?

Because he has a hidden passion to kill his wife.

 

[Maxternal]

I don't know any native Wii applications that read USB Drives.

Apparently that game Dragon Quest can, but it is still in testing and no one has leaked the disc for it yet for us to examine. But the new IOS has been leaked, but I don't think anyone has posted up any solid info about it besides that it does have USB mass storage support.

IOS57 is supposed to have a USB mass storage module even if no games presently use it.

 

[pwsincd]

I don't know any native Wii applications that read USB Drives.

Apparently that game Dragon Quest can, but it is still in testing and no one has leaked the disc for it yet for us to examine. But the new IOS has been leaked, but I don't think anyone has posted up any solid info about it besides that it does have USB mass storage support.

For its Wii release, Dragon Quest X will ship not only with a disc, but a USB, presumably to allow the system to support post-release content. The game will support Wii Remotes with Nunchucks, Classic Controllers and even USB keyboards. There is no mention of support for GameCube controllers.

IGN - Source. could be interesting.



back on topic , how would i convert a 1tb hd ntfs full of files i want to keep there to a partitioned ntfs and fat32 drive that both partitions can be read on the wii... need ntfs as i have lots of over 4 gig files

 

[crwys]

I don't know any native Wii applications that read USB Drives.

Apparently that game Dragon Quest can, but it is still in testing and no one has leaked the disc for it yet for us to examine. But the new IOS has been leaked, but I don't think anyone has posted up any solid info about it besides that it does have USB mass storage support.

For its Wii release, Dragon Quest X will ship not only with a disc, but a USB, presumably to allow the system to support post-release content. The game will support Wii Remotes with Nunchucks, Classic Controllers and even USB keyboards. There is no mention of support for GameCube controllers.

IGN - Source. could be interesting.



back on topic , how would i convert a 1tb hd ntfs full of files i want to keep there to a partitioned ntfs and fat32 drive that both partitions can be read on the wii... need ntfs as i have lots of over 4 gig files

Well since you want to keep a NTFS partition, you don't need to convert anything.
You just need to re size your NTFS partition, then create a new Fat32 partition.
Windows can do it, or you can find a freeware program online.
If you are on Windows 7:
Control Panel > System and Security > Create and Format hard disk partitions > Right click on your 1tb drive > Select "Shrink Volume"
Follow the prompt and then you will have a new partition which you would format to Fat32 and copy your files over from your NTFS to it.
Windows Partitioning system is kind of limited though so you may want to find a program online.
I use Paragon Hard Disk manager but you have to pay for it.

 

[PsyBlade]

Iirc HBC can only use the first partition
Keep that in mind while shrinking the NTFS partition
You have to move the start towards the end not the other way round
Some tools don't allow that

(or find a tool that allows non canonical partition orders like 2 1 3)

 

[pwsincd]

so if i have fat32 first , then i can use say wiiflow / wiimc etc to browse the ntfs part and fat32

 

[PsyBlade]

so if i have fat32 first , then i can use say wiiflow / wiimc etc to browse the ntfs part and fat32

I don't use them and only have a single fat32 partition anyway
But I think they both support fat32 and ntfs regardless of order

Best way for you to go ahead would probably be experimenting with some old usb stick