Blender issue

Hi, i'm currently studying graphic design,
we are currently working with 3D graphics, and have been told that we will be using the free application called "Blender", I am wordering if I can run this application on an:
iBook
1.33Ghz
512MB RAM
400GB Disc space (inluding external HD)
Dual display (iBook + external monitor)
Mac OSX 10.4.6
Any help is appreciated.
regards,
Pete.

One of the "Blender" software sites found in a quick search says little
about full system requirements in Mac OSX. There are several pages
of infomation including Tutorials and help, plus forums online there.
http://www.blender.org/tutorials-help/tutorials/
From what little they say (and I looked around their site a fair bit)
the software seems to be written with desktop machines in mind.
Lesser machines with slow systems may be sluggish.
•Blender 2.43, PowerPC (11 MB)
•Requires Mac OS X 10.3+, Python 2.3
•Suits PowerMac G5, Powerbook G4, iMac G5
Blender is available in several non-Mac OSX system versions, too.
Since 3D graphics and other aspects of applications in your computer
may be RAM intensive, and some of this app's demands may require
a fair bit of hard drive free space (for virtual memory) plus real chip
RAM for speed, a more complex project utilizing the computer's 32MB
Video/Graphics support may also be pushed somewhat.
For best processor and system support of larger applications or ones
with demand on the system, you probably should have the iBook
plugged into AC power while running it.
General performance for multi-tasking would suggest getting more RAM
would not hurt; and you can add up to 1024MB in the DIY RAM slot
beneath the keyboard. Instructions are online in downloadable form from
Apple Support> Hardware> iBookG4 DIY pages. They've changed the
Support pages, so maybe they are easier to navigate.
You probably can tell if the Blender software you are facing
is this one by checking the site link above. Good luck!

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