1Ghz G4 17" powerbook experience

I have just upgraded my 4 year old 17" G4 powerbook to leopard (family pack)
Here is the specs on my MAC
Model Name: PowerBook G4 17"
Model Identifier: PowerBook5,1
Processor Name: PowerPC G4 (3.3)
Processor Speed: 1 GHz
Number Of CPUs: 1
L2 Cache (per CPU): 256 KB
L3 Cache (per CPU): 1 MB
Memory: 1.5 GB
Bus Speed: 167 MHz
Boot ROM Version: 4.6.2f1
It upgraded OK but it did take a few days of restarts to smooth out some kinks. Initially I had to delete a bunch of unused files and applications to make room for it as my 60 Gig HD was almost maxed out. I have currently 47.9 Gigs used and 6.10 left available with more to come once I do another secure empty trash of the more files and apps that I deleted. (Boy I didn't realize how much unused software was on my mac from over the years)
I have my photo's on an external HD and am thinking of moving my Itunes collection there too.
Anyways as I write this I am not getting any typing stuttering like some have mentioned and I have Mail, Safari (6 windows) Activity monitor, Iphoto,Ichat,Itunes and a few finder windows open.
On my initial install of Leopard I did get stuck on startup on the blue screen and then a few times later it hung up just before it gets to the login screen. But now 4 days later I have not had any startup problems.
I also had my airport connection suddenly disappear twice on me with no bars and it came back on a restart and now has been running smoothly again. I do get the spinning beachball at times but had that before as well if I had to many windows open.
I am still getting into exploring all the upgrades and what they have to offer to me. When I did my fifth restart and had my external Lacie HD hooked up Leopard immediately opened Time Machine and started a back up. It had the time start for back up at 6:30 pm and I never did figure out how you change the time for daily or weekly back ups. (any help here?)
I do have one question will I still need the original "BACK UP" application or can I get rid of it now that I have Time machine?
As for other things on Leopard the fanning files off the dock are cool and also the new scrolling feature in finder is also pretty cool when looking for a file. Mail also has a few new features which I have yet to get into.
Anyways so far so good with Leopard on an older G4 machine. I also did my wife's newer intel macbook and it went flawlessly on hers. I also intend to my older daughters macbook and younger daughters Ibook G4 as well. I think having extra ram makes a big difference especially on the older G4's
Edziu

Having the exact same PB as yours, your post was extremely useful! Thanks!
I wonder how you're doing with the 10.5.2 update.
Keep us posted!

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