This really depends on the budget. If it were me, I'd get three things, software being an entirely different issue. First would be a G3/G4 CPU upgrade card (less than $100, to $175, used to new). Second would be more ram. I'd put in TWO 128 megabyte sticks ($48 new) Third would be a Sonnet Tempo Trio ($180 new) (ATA/USB/FW). USB will let him get an optical mouse, and lots of USB stuff is out there. ATA lets you add larger/faster/cheaper hard drives. Firewire is just an added plus.
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