On Oct 29, 2009, at 10:43 AM, Ben Smith wrote:
> The 8GB limit still applies, XPostFacto creates a tiny boot partition > (Much less than 8GB !!) as the first partition and uses this as a > helper > partition to boot the OS. so you are still starting the boot from a > <8GB > partition, but it is a hidden partition. Intel-based Macs use a hidden partition, too. It is about 330 MB, and its part of the EFI specification which Apple must follow. However, Apple provided the functional equivalent of that within its own ROM, so the hidden partition goes unused on an Apple, although it is still there and can be used for other purposes. Guess what computers use that hidden partition in order to boot MacOS X? --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are a member of G-Books, a group for those using G3 iBooks and PowerBooks (we run a separate list for G4 'Books). The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g-books Support for older Macs: http://lowendmac.com/services/ -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
