I have been using a Sparse Bundle image residing in an ext3 (and later ext4) volume as a backup target for TimeMachine. This works OK for the most part, with the added advantage that encrypted backups can reside in a network share (using Samba) using existing non-Apple hardware.
When the backup size is over 250GB, though, the file system crashes and then the computer crashes and reboots, corrupting the external hard drive.
Does the problem stem from a limitation in the number of files and/or...
ExtFS for Mac and .sparsebundle volumes
When the backup size is over 250GB, though, the file system crashes and then the computer crashes and reboots, corrupting the external hard drive.
Does the problem stem from a limitation in the number of files and/or...
ExtFS for Mac and .sparsebundle volumes