How large of a partition should I do for Windows XP

I am mainly using it for light gaming, the partition means how much of the hard drive is used for windows and windows-based programs/games it can use, right? What does Windows alone need, and what would you suggest? I have about 100GB total disk space left on my macbook.

Hi Desidarius;
Since your question is primarily about Boot Camp and Windows and not Leopard, you will probably have greater success if you post over in the Boot Camp.
Allan

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