Partition Help - Lost!!!

[mdodd02]

I am completely new to Mac's, so you will have to treat me like a child here. I understand how to operate PC's, but Mac's are a new language to me.

I got a G4 for free from mom's work. It came with three partitions (12, 12, and 12 GB). I want to have only one partition (one HD). I am using the computer strictly for music since it was free, and I think it would be much easier if I had only one HD space.

I don't care if I lose all data, I just want to remove all the partitions and have a single HD space. How is the world do I do this? I have been told to use the Disk Utility function, which I tried but couldn't find how to remove the partitions. Then I was told to use the DIsk Utility function when I boot from the Tiger DVD by holding C when the computer starts up. I have not been able to try this yet as the computer is at home and I am at work.

I would REALLY appreciate a more step by step procedure to remove all partitions creating 1 40GB HD space. Please help, thanks!! Hell, if someone will guide me through this and I can figure it out I will paypal you $10 if you want it.

 

[bobw]

Being new here, please read the forum descriptions before posting, and welcome.

The How To forum is not for asking questions.

To wipe the drive, boot from the Tiger disc by holding the C key down. You'll have to choose the Language to get to the next screen, then stop there.

Go up to the Utility Menu to Disk Utility. Click Erase and choose the partitions scheme you want.

When Disk Utility is done, quit it and proceed with the OS X install. You can use the Customize to choose not to install Languages and printers you don't need.

No need to pay anyone here, we're all glad to help out.

 

[mdodd02]

Thanks so much, I will give that a try tonight and report back tomorrow!!