HT201364 how do i free up start up disk to in stall Mavericks

how do i free up start up disk to install Mvericks.....trying to complete Mountain Lion upgrade.
Thanks

By either deleting file from the internal drive or moving them to an external drive.
Use Finder for either.

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      2. You can remove data from your Home folder except for the /Home/Library/ folder.
      3. Visit The XLab FAQs and read the FAQ on freeing up space on your hard drive.
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