How do I install ubuntu on a hard drive without data loss

I am going to dual-boot ubuntu and mac os x on my macbook (not with virtual box) and am worrying about losing data.
Please help me.

The Ubuntu community has a very helpful site here https://help.ubuntu.com/community/MacBook
Nonetheless I would propose to use an external harddisk and backup your OSX before trying to install. Just in case.
Regards
Stefan

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