Archived thread 1010128 from Apple Hardware Users. Markdown source: Apple_Hardware_Users/thread_1010128_Partitions_Leopard__Ubuntu.md
Hi, quick question. Im about to wipe out my MacBook 5.1 Alu and install fresh leopard and ubuntu. I had the problem that i could repair the whole HD with those partitions (Mac/Ubuntu/Linux Swamp/Bootcamp). First Question: Do someone know why i couldnt repair my hd as a whole? Second Question: Can is just make two partitions and install leopard and Linus without bootcamp?
Thanks in advance
elyjet said: First Question: Do someone know why i couldnt repair my hd as a whole?I really don't know, but OS X does not have the tools to properly deal with Linux filesystems. elyjet said: Second Question: Can is just make two partitions and install leopard and Linus without bootcamp?
Yes, I would create a HFS+ partition for Leopard and leave the rest as free space. Then when you install Ubuntu, just tell it to use the largest free space.
thank you