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diff --git a/eu/preparing/nondeb-part/powerpc.xml b/eu/preparing/nondeb-part/powerpc.xml deleted file mode 100644 index 31094b54b..000000000 --- a/eu/preparing/nondeb-part/powerpc.xml +++ /dev/null @@ -1,43 +0,0 @@ -<!-- retain these comments for translator revision tracking --> -<!-- original version: 11648 untranslated --> - - - <sect2 arch="powerpc"><title>MacOS/OSX Partitioning</title> - -<para> - -The <application>Apple Drive Setup</application> application can be found in the -<filename>Utilities</filename> folder on the MacOS CD. It will not adjust existing -partitions; it is limited to partitioning the entire disk at once. The -disk driver partitions don't show up in <application>Drive Setup</application>. - -</para><para> - -Remember to create a placeholder partition for GNU/Linux, preferably -positioned first in the disk layout. it doesn't matter what type it -is, it will be deleted and replaced later inside the &debian; installer. - -</para><para> - -If you are planning to install both MacOS 9 and OS X, it is best to -create separate partitions for OS 9 and OS X. If they are installed on -the same partition, <application>Startup Disk</application> (and reboot) must be used to select -between the two; the choice between the two systems can't be made at -boot time. With separate partitions, separate options for OS 9 and OS -X will appear when holding the <keycap>option</keycap> key at boot time, and separate -options can be installed in the <application>yaboot</application> boot menu as well. Also, -Startup Disk will de-bless all other mountable partitions, which can -affect GNU/Linux booting. Both OS 9 and OS X partitions will be -accessible from either OS 9 or OS X. - -</para><para> - -GNU/Linux is unable to access information on HFS+ (aka MacOS Extended) -or UFS partitions. OS X requires one of these two types for its boot -partition. MacOS 9 can be installed on either HFS (aka MacOS Standard) -or HFS+. To share information between the MacOS and GNU/Linux systems, -an exchange partition is handy. HFS and MS-DOS FAT partitions are -supported by both MacOS and Linux. - -</para> - </sect2> |