[X4U] Disk Utility

[Linda]

On Apr 17, 2009, at 12:42 PM, DAN A CURRIE wrote:

> I would like to set the computer up so that I do not need to  
> install the OS disk to run Disk Utilities.
>
> EXACTLY what is the minimum I need to install on the 3GB HDD to  
> allow it to be a startup disk?

Safe boot does what Disk Utility does without needing a separate  
partition nor needing to boot from the install disc.

<http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1564?viewlocale=en_US>

Perhaps that suits your purpose?

~LW