Portable hdd format compatible with windows?

Hi. I have formatted my 320 gb portable hdd to os extended journal format but its not compatible with windows.
If I choose MS DOS (FAT) will it be at optimum performance with my mac?
please guide me.

Hi
MS DOS (FAT) is a fully compatible format, which will work with both Mac and PC. However, you won't be able to write files which are larger than 4GB.
Matt
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