partitioning

[mikaljr]

okay! i have got the live cd and i get to the installation screens using the alternate cd (i have an imac g5) and everything is fine until i get to the partitioning section of the install. it keeps telling me that i by partitioning i will delete all other information on the disk. is this true? what can i do if i just want to run linux and not exactly install it? i am using a family computer and am afraid to accidentally delete what is on it.

[pxwpxw]

I'm confused now, which CD are you using?

[mikaljr]

i was a little confused also...im using the alternate cd and now i now that is install-only...do you know of any ways to use a live cd on an imac g5 or just run linux without installing it?

[aantn]

By the way, you can partition without erasing. You just have to use the command line to do so.

[aantn]

Also, to test out ubuntu you just have to download the live cd instead of the alternative cd.