I do that (5 partitions, actually, 1 for 9, 1 for X with 9 Classic, 1 for VPC, 1 for swap, and 1 for etc ), as do many people. At least 2 partitions eases diagnosing problems on any one, boot to the other and work from it. For messing around, you could even try two of the X-with-Classic partitions: one for usual, one for fooling around with course ideas, etc. On Wed, 19 Mar 2003, Luke Hinman wrote: > how about if i put 2 partitions on the ibook. 9 on one and 9 and x on the > other? i know i will not be able to keep from messing around, so...