which is better fat32 or ntfs

[abhinit90]

i wanted to find out that which is better ntfs or fat32

 

[Nodsu]

Define "better".

 

[DelJo63]

FAT32 is a universal filesystem; it can be mounted on Macs, Linux, and all flavors
of Windows.

NTFS is a journaling filesystem, which makes it more robust.
It is the default, for all Windows Systems since Win/Nt

 

[SNGX1275]

As implied in the prior 2 responses, you are going to need to explain some things. Such as the size drive/partition you are talking about, type of drive, expected use, and any other thing you can think of before getting an actual answer.

 

[Blakhart]

If by better you mean speed, in very few cases fat is a wee bit faster.
If by better you mean your data is more likely to be there after a crash you want ntfs.

If I can use ntfs I do it in all cases,

 

[new2thisword]

yo ntfs

foget it, i don think u will b using windows 98?
if u r not then go for ntfs, its equally good plus the security is much higher
cheers :y

 

[Nodsu]

Yes, and when he tries to use his NTFS-formatted flash drive on a Mac or a Linux machine or a DVD player or whatever, he is screwed.

 

[Blakhart]

Price you pay I guess.