> One thing that i would like to do i play with linux on it. So i'm thinking > it would just be best to partition it right away so i can install linux > later. I know MacOS X is not exactly Linux, but it's really close. Especially if you install Apple's implementation of X11 and fink.sourceforge.net. Ask yourself this question : do you *really* want to install Linux, or does MacOS X's BSD enough for your needs ? In all cases, good luck ! Alex :)