Wondering about install

Jamie LaRue yellowdog-newbie@lists.terrasoftsolutions.com
11 Nov 2002 07:42:48 -0700


Let me restate that. Using the Default option will certainly allow you
to set up Linux partitions. It will not, however, allow you to delete
Mac partitions, and thus convert a Mac to nothing BUT Linux.

On Sat, 2002-11-09 at 17:35, Jamie LaRue wrote:
> Yes, you can delete Mac partitions, and start with nothing but Linux
> (and won't need a Mac CD at any point). HOWEVER, you must use the
> CUSTOM, and not the DEFAULT option to get to the Partition choices.
> 
> 
> Mark Griffin wrote:
> > 
> > I just ordered YDL 2.3 for my slot-loading 350 mhz iMac. My plan is
> > to only have Linux on it. My question is,when I get to the
> > partitioning part of the install can I just delete my Macintosh
> > partition,and then add my Linux ones? I do not have a MacOS CD and I
> > have this nagging feeling I will need one or that I will turn my
> > machine into a paperweight.
> > I am both scared and excited about this new direction. I got a two
> > button mouse today at walmart for cheap.
> > 
> > Mark
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