cheryl wrote: > We disconnected the ethernet and started up the computer, then shut it > down, plugged the ethernet back in and it's fine. We have a new > problem though. We need to run the software update but the previous > owner (her uncle) has a password on it and we don't know it, can't get > it because he has passed away. Is there a way to bypass it? Or do we > have to reinstall the OS? Boot from an OS X 3/4/5/6 install disk when you get to the page w/ all the languages go to utilities in the Apple menu. There is a password reset selection.
> She was going to go and buy Leopard but I > told her not to before she adds memory. Has anyone here added memory > to a Mini? I've heard it's tricky because it's easy to screw it up. > Go to other world computing (OWC) (www,macsales.com) or Apple and look up mini memory upgrades. Remember OWC is your friend when installing hardware! --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
