This is a shot in the dark, but you may want to research fsck_hfs (fsck) -----Original Message----- From: Mac OS X Unix [mailto:X-Unix at lists.themacintoshguy.com] On Behalf Of Alex Sent: 17 février 2004 20:20 To: Mac OS X Unix Subject: [X-Unix] Disk Formatting I want to format a hard disk, scan the surface for bad blocks, and map out the bad blocks, if any. Is there a CLI tool for this job? TIA, f ---------- Check out the Mac OS X email list FAQ http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/X.html To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <X-Unix-off at lists.themacintoshguy.com> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <X-Unix-digest at lists.themacintoshguy.com> Need help from a real person? Try. <X-Unix-request at lists.themacintoshguy.com> ---------- $14.99 Unlimited Nationwide Mac Dialup and Mac Web Hosting from your Mac ISP Serious Mac Internet Solutions From NineWire! http://macinternetaccess.com DVIator | Run Dual ADC displays on your G4 or just one on an older Mac! Dr. Bott | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/DVIator.html> Support | Support this list by clicking here before you buy! this List | http://www.themacintoshguy.com/support.html OS X News, Dr.Mac, Forums, Tutorials, Tips, Hints, FAQ?s - http://www.osxfaq.com