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If this isn't possible, what's the best way to keep my data off the 250GB drive?
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MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.2), 20" Apple Cinema Screen, Safari 5.Mail, Address Book 5.
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Mac Pro (Early 2009), OS X Mavericks (10.9), 14 gig RAM- 30" Cinema Display
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iMac, Mac OS X (10.7.4)
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Mac OS X (10.7.1)
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MacBook (13-inch Late 2007), Mac OS X (10.5.8)
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MacBook, iOS 5.1.1
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