Moving/Installing Libraries

[askipper]

Hi, I am just waiting for my new Mac to arrive and I will then install my EWQL. I only have the Choirs right now but hope to purchase additional ones when finances allow!

Anyway - The Mac will be arriving with a normal 7200 HD installed but I also have an SSD 250gb installed too. My idea was that I would put the samples on 1 HD and ensure all software was on the other.

Q1 - Should I put the samples on the SSD for faster reading or the HD? And I am right in thinking that the software (Logic / PLAY etc) should be on the other one

Q2 - Can I specify when installing where to put the libraries and where to install the software (PLAY) or will I need to change this/move this later and reconfigure somehow?

Q3 - I currently have Logic and EWQL installed on my little MacBook Pro 13" which has been fine so far (if slow) but the new Mac will be the main workhorse going forward. I still want to keep everything on the MacBook but I intend to purchase SO Platinum and as it comes in at 200GB+ it won't fit on the MacBook - can I run an external HD with FW800 for this? I was thinking it would make a good back up for the samples anyways but could also be good for when mobile to just plug it into the MacBook - will it work having them installed on an external HD or will it just grind to a halt?

Thanks in advance

ps - while I'm sure there is a search feature on this forum I can't seem to find it - any clues? I'm sure most of my Q's will have been asked and answered in the past!