Q: Gifting a PowerBook G4 to a friend - how to proceed?
I have a PowerBook G4 which is surplus to requirements. I would like to give it to a friend who has never used a computer before. I have the original installation disks (it shipped with 10.3.3), the Apple Care Recovery Disks and also an installation disk for Leopard (which was the last OS I upgraded the PowerBook to).
Obviously, at the moment the PB has all my information, programs etc. on it even though it hasn't been used for several years. I've just turned it on and discovered that it seems to still be in good working order, however, I don't want to give away something that will be problematic for my friend, who's always been rather 'computer phobic'. My thinking is that if she just gets used to checking things out on the Internet and gets herself an email account she'll be able to gain confidence.
Would someone please suggest how I should proceed. I'm thinking that I should do a complete erase and install with the original disks and then install Leopard and then download the 10.5.8 combo update but perhaps there's a better way?
Any suggestions would be very much appreciated.
Cheers
Tricia
Posted on Sep 30, 2014 2:10 AM
Erase and install will bring you back to square one so you (or she) can set up the language to suit.
She will need to choose an internet provider and get a modem/wireless router either from them or separately. She could use an ethernet cable to connect to a simple modem but it seems silly to limit a laptop that way.
Posted on Sep 30, 2014 3:20 AM