Using Gparted

Install libraries and gparted
sudo aptitude install hfsprogs ntfsprogs gparted
 * run the following in terminal

Create New Partition Table

 * Open gparted


 * Goto Device > Create Partition Table


 * Under "Select new partition type:" choose msdos for ntfs and gpt for hfs+


 * click create

Create HFS+ partition (OSX)

 * Open gparted


 * enter admin password


 * select the proper drive!!! selecting the wrong drive may result in data loss!!


 * right click unallocated space and select "New"


 * Select filesystem: HFS+


 * click add


 * click apply


 * click apply


 * this may take a while depending on the size of the drive


 * when complete click close

Create NTFS partition (M$)

 * Open gparted


 * enter admin password


 * select the proper drive!!! selecting the wrong drive may result in data loss!!


 * right click unallocated space and select "New"


 * Select filesystem: NTFS


 * click add


 * click apply


 * this may take a while depending on the size of the drive