I have a Western Digital USB portable HDD and a MacBook Pro running 10.6.4. Is the link referred in this answer still applicable? The link points to a October 2009 blog entry, which I think is rather outdated considering I have Mac OS 10.6.4.
How do I write to an NTFS-formatted USB portable HDD using a Mac?
According to the comments, there are mixed results. It also seems that nobody who writes about it actually tested it. If your data is that worthless, go ahead :-)
This might also interest you. I'd estimate many more people go the NTFS-3g way than what's in the blog post.
Besides, what is the goal of your question? NTFS-3g is even mentioned in that blog post, and in the SU thread you link to. "How do I write to an NTFS-formatted USB portable HDD using a Mac" is clearly answered.
