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I'd like to install MkLinux from Apple, but it seems that the partitioning utility that came with my PowerCenter 150 doesn't support the newest version of AUX partitions, and thus I can't create the partitions I need to install the MkLinux system. Any thoughts?

FWB's HDT primer PE version 1.7.7 will not partition for AUX partitions. However, FWB does offer an upgrade path to upgrade your Personal Edition to the full version of FWB's Hard Disk Toolkit. It is inexpensive, retailing for about $30.00. Once you get the full version, you can effect AUX partitions thusly:

Hard Disk ToolKit 2.0 can create custom partitions for use with MkLinux*.

Step 1: Format the drive.
Step 2: When the first Create Volumes window appears choose "Apple_HFS" from the VOLUME TYPE list. Type the following information in the available boxes.
NAME: MacOS HFS Boot partition
(this volume must be AT LEAST 50 MB)

Step 3: Choose CREATE NEW VOLUME under the DEVICE menu.
When the Create Volumes window appears choose "Scratch" from the VOLUME TYPE list. Type the following information in the available boxes.
NAME: root
TYPE: Apple_UNIX_SVR2
(this volume must be AT LEAST 100 MB)

Step 4: Choose CREATE NEW VOLUME under the DEVICE menu.
When the Create Volumes window appears choose "Scratch" from the VOLUME TYPE list. Type the following information in the available boxes.
NAME: usr
TYPE: Apple_UNIX_SVR2
(this volume must be AT LEAST 200 MB)

Step 5: Choose CREATE NEW VOLUME under the DEVICE menu.
When the Create Volumes window appears choose "Scratch" from the VOLUME TYPE list. Type the following information in the available boxes.
NAME: swap
TYPE: Apple_UNIX_SVR2
(this volume must be AT LEAST 64 MB)

Machines Affected: All