Do you think it is a plus to lop off a chunk(s) of your hard drive
just to test java for the mac?
Seriously, though, you don't see a problem with this?
No, I don't see a problem with this, but YMMV.
Disk storage is cheap. I also have several hundred GB of Firewire-
connectable storage, too (with some empty partitions set aside). So
if I want, I can use that, too, or just buy another few-100 GB
Firewire drive for around $200 or less.
I also don't see a problem with this for another reason: each
partition I've "lopped off" can have a different bootable OS version
and configuration on it (e.g. Mac OS X Server). I use this for
testing OS pre-releases, as well as for installing (or keeping) old
OS versions around to test on. One machine I have has 6 different
bootable OS+Java partitions over a broad range of versions. Yes, I
consider all these partitions and versions a definite plus.
You must spend a lot of time rebooting. Why not just buy multiple
machines for your testing purposes?
Look, the point is I don't want to have to partition *just for testing
java*. That is where I jumped in on this off-topic aspect of the
thread. I can use my Linux machines or windows box (too bad I can't
use my old dual 800mHz G4).
Is it legal to install the same version of OS X on two different
partitions? (I really don't know)
For me, it all comes down to the cost of doing business as a
professional.
Are you a professional beta tester?
As I mentioned, I develop for servers. I compile on that platform - on
that machine. I just use OS X for development because it is purty and
fast.
-Rob
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