i-mac

[willywonka]

Hey guys i'm trying to fix up a old i-mac for my dad..
Just wondering how do i go about installing mac os got mac os panther say's it can handel it..
Is it like windows format and install?
Or are there some tricks?
And anyone know any good business app's?
And the internet if i get a dail-up modem for a mac? he can sing up for a plan and it will work on a mac?
Thanks heaps guys!

[BipolarBill]

Have you tried booting from the Panther CD? Press and hold the C key to boot from CD. Heck - you have nothing to lose.

Yess the Mac can dial up to the Internet.

[bob05]

As far as business apps go, Microsoft sells Office for Mac:
http://www.microsoft.com/mac/products/office2004/howtobuy/howtobuy.aspx?pid=howtobuy

Of course you can probably find it on the internet for much cheaper. :D