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<blockquote data-quote="caribiner23" data-source="post: 141187" data-attributes="member: 9169"><p>As mraya says, just delete what you don't want. It's much easier.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>The Mac has everything under the root (/) partition. The directory structure is similiar to other UNIX/Linux systems, but (for example) /var does not have its own partition.</p><p></p><p>I was a UNIX sysadmin in the old days (Sun and NeXT among others) and I would recommend against messing around with the partitions. Just go with what Apple provides you. And that includes the swap partitions.</p><p></p><p>Also, as mraya said, Apple Stores do not generally carry the larger disk drives on machines they keep in stock-- you have to order them and they come directly from the factory in Taiwan. I would suggest you call the retailer you're planning on visiting to see exactly what they have available when you're there.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Most likely, your battery will be fully charged when you get it. You can run through a full discharge/recharge cycle in about 8-10 hours.</p><p></p><p>If you have access to a broadband connection in Singapore, I would run Software Update to make sure you have the latest updates to the OS.</p><p></p><p>And of course, Apple would <em>always</em> say that "all new ibooks are without any issues on the firmware/motherboard/lcd/battery." <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Airport Extreme is 802.11g, which is 54mbps. There are no Apple-compatible "pre-N" wireless products available at this time.</p><p></p><p>The Mac is compatible with all other 802.11b/802.11g network hardware.</p><p></p><p>Good luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="caribiner23, post: 141187, member: 9169"] As mraya says, just delete what you don't want. It's much easier. The Mac has everything under the root (/) partition. The directory structure is similiar to other UNIX/Linux systems, but (for example) /var does not have its own partition. I was a UNIX sysadmin in the old days (Sun and NeXT among others) and I would recommend against messing around with the partitions. Just go with what Apple provides you. And that includes the swap partitions. Also, as mraya said, Apple Stores do not generally carry the larger disk drives on machines they keep in stock-- you have to order them and they come directly from the factory in Taiwan. I would suggest you call the retailer you're planning on visiting to see exactly what they have available when you're there. Most likely, your battery will be fully charged when you get it. You can run through a full discharge/recharge cycle in about 8-10 hours. If you have access to a broadband connection in Singapore, I would run Software Update to make sure you have the latest updates to the OS. And of course, Apple would [I]always[/I] say that "all new ibooks are without any issues on the firmware/motherboard/lcd/battery." :-) Airport Extreme is 802.11g, which is 54mbps. There are no Apple-compatible "pre-N" wireless products available at this time. The Mac is compatible with all other 802.11b/802.11g network hardware. Good luck! [/QUOTE]
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