Make 3 partitions & just back-up your data. You can always re-install the system software then grt your data from your back-up & your ready to go. I put everything in my user folder. Outside my user folder is just Apple system stuff. That way I only need to back-up mu user folder. Saves space & time. --- James Paul Manley http://www.geocities.com/jim_p_manley/index.html http://web.mac.com/jamespmanley/iWeb/Photoshop_Elements http://web.mac.com/jamespmanley/iWeb/Gods_plan/Welcome.html On Nov 14, 2006, at 5:16 PM, Pat wrote: > Okay, I finally broke down and bought a Simple Tech 160 GB external > drive. Until now, I've done all backups on CD's, but now I have > the room to backup my iBook, my TiBook and my iMac all on the same > drive. But, how to do it as they all run different systems. > > HELP! > Pat > > "One nice thing about getting older, you don't have to have so many > clothes for it." > _______________________________________________ > iBook mailing list > iBook at listserver.themacintoshguy.com > http://listserver.themacintoshguy.com/mailman/listinfo/ibook > > Listmom is trying to clean out his closets! Vintage Mac and random > stuff: > http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZmacguy1984