Does iPhoto really require Mac OS Extended (Journaled) Filesystem?

Not that I know of - there are hundreds of posts from people who have lost data due to having their iPhoto library on an incorrectly formatted volume - and I believe that because of this problem iPhoto '11 will not even try to use other formats

If you do a simple Google search you will find many references to this requirement - for example http://www.maclife.com/article/howtos/how_share_your_iphoto_library_networked_st orage

Experiment - you are free to do what you want - just be aware you are putting your photos in jeopardy

LN

Yes it does. As of iPhoto 11 it uses exactly the same database as Aperture, and that must be on a Mac OS Extended (Journaled) disk.

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3509

Use the Disk Utility to create a disk image large enough to accomodate future expansion of the iPhoto library, saving it to the NAS drive, and format it as Mac OS Extended.

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Not an Apple forum - suggest to Apple - iPhoto menu ==> provice iPhoto feedback

LN

Is this still true? I just got off the phone with WD tech support. If I understood correctly,

he said that while their "My Book Live Personal Cloud Storage" is actually EXT3, the

drive's native OS will communicate via AFP making the network drive capable of handling

iphoto, itunes and time machine.

But I have my doubts. Any other wisdom or experience on this? Not wanting to shell out
for a TIme Capsule...

So far as I know it is still true - I would not risk my photos on it - you could post in a hard ware forum where users who work with that level of access hand out and see what they have to say

LN

It's still true.

So Time Capsule is the only option for networked time machine and iphoto?

What do you mean by "networked" iPhoto?

Sorry. Investigating putting iphoto on a drive that is available via wifi to any of multiple

laptops in my home with iphoto installed. Also, want to be able to use time machine for

these machines without plugging the laptop into an external disk drive.

A NAS is the obvious choice, but as you know most (if not all) cannot be formatted

extended/journaled. Except the time capsule. Actually, I guess I'm assuming it is

formatted correctly. Is it?

I understand some of the risks of iphoto over wifi, dropped signals leading to corrupt

photos and databases etc. Also, even if I can get everything AC, wifi might still be too

slow. But I'm just exploring my options.

Basically saying "go get the other computer" or "take the computer over there" is a

deal breaker for everyone else in my household.

And realistically, when the "Backup" reminder pops up Sunday eves, it seems I'm all too

likely to ignore it :\

Well you're aware of the risks with a wi-fi connection and I do believe people report it as slow too. I'm not sure about the TC, but you can attach a USB disk to an Airport device and take your chances.

I think that's essentially an Airport TIme Capsule, with the drive internal...

PS as you regularly say, IPLM is *the* way to go on these kind of projects.

And once you get into 5 digits of photos, maybefor all IP users.

Seems like I did get all my slideshows as well. Because I merged?

PS as you regularly say, IPLM is *the* way to go on these kind of projects.

What kind of projects? IPLM has no role in sharing libraries.

And once you get into 5 digits of photos, maybefor all IP users.

Do you mean multiple Libraries? I certainly don't recommend them.