Partitioning intel iMac for windows

im a born gamer, and was wondering if anyone can tell me how to partition my HD say....50gigs, for windows XP, so i dont have to throw out all my games, anyone help out? i have tiger 10.4.10

and then just install as usual? how would i pick which one boots first and my friend told me that he thinks i would need XP SP2. how true is that, and how do you find out if it has SP2. i have the installation disk, but it's a burned copy....

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In an effort to keep down clutter and repeated postings, I'd like to start this FAQ. Please, feel free to add to my basic topics.
• First, the Intel Core Duo is Intel's Dual-Core chip, which is (as I understand it) a better version of the Pentium M series. Read more on Intel's Official Page.
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I know that MBP can't compare to an Alienware gaming system but I hardly have time for that stuff anymore. I might play Skyrim every now and then, but that is the only game I care for really. I mainly want to have a light weight reliable laptop.
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Do I have to calculate how much space all my programs will take up for Windows 7 and partition that amount or do I only need enough space for the OS?
I have never owned a Mac and am not familiar with the OS, I was debating if I should partition 500Gigs and slowly transition from Windows to iOS and maybe one day get rid of the Windows partition and just have the iOS on there.
I don't know... that's why I am here... Apple has a great community so let the advising commence... haha.
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