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diff --git a/eu/preparing/nondeb-part/powerpc.xml b/eu/preparing/nondeb-part/powerpc.xml new file mode 100644 index 000000000..31094b54b --- /dev/null +++ b/eu/preparing/nondeb-part/powerpc.xml @@ -0,0 +1,43 @@ +<!-- 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> |