Old iPhoto pictures in Aperture

When I first set up Aperture, I imported all the iphoto pictures. Does anyone know if Aperture makes copies, or just references the same old photos? I need to clear up disk space.

That entirely depends on the setting you chose when you imported, I'm afraid. Either is completely possible.
If Aperture is referencing the files insode the iPhoto Library then in the File Menu of Aperture the 'Show In FInder' command is available. If it's not available then they've been copied to the Aperture Library.
Regards
TD

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Gliese
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Is correct. It's "REALLY created from the Apple Mindset of Apple..." producing Pro level applications for Professional users. Professional Users generally aren't interested in Simplicity. (Just like most users of iPhoto don't think about Exif data... or "total dpi control"). So apps such Final Cut, Logic, and Aperture are not aimed at folks who want simplicity, for those folks you have iMovie, Garage Band and iPhoto.
Of course, you offer no evidence for your assertion:
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TD

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