Can I override user password?

Hi. We have obtained an old iMac G3. When trying to set it up we have discovered that the original owner has left his Administrator name and password on the computer. We cannot change these without knowing the password and the seller cannot remember what the password is. Is it possible to override this somehow so that we can install a new user name and password and get on with setting up the computer?

Welcome To  Discussions brogoboy!
"The iMac came loaded with OS X 10.3.2.No discs were supplied to her."
If you call Apple Technical Support (61) 1-300-321-456*, ask for Customer Service and provide the serial number of the iMac, you may be able to purchase replacement original system discs.
However, those will be for the version of OS, that was pre-installed when manufactured.
But, they will contain the bundled software, that is not included in a Full Retail Version, of a newer OS X. The Apple Hardware Test, specific to the Mac model, will also be included.
How to locate the iMac Serial Number.
If the original OS, is lower than the current installed version of OS X, you will also need to purchase a corresponding Full Retail Version, of the desired system.
"I recently bought Apple discs to update my 10.2.8 to 10.3. Could these be used on her computer..."
As Panther 10.3.x is already installed on the iMac G3/ 400 MHz, and if the discs are the Full Retail Version, of the Panther Install CDs, Disc 1 could be used to Reset The Admin Password only, not to install the system.
"...I would need to post them to her."
You would only need to send Disc 1 to reset the password only.
She would then need to return it to you.
Or if she first obtains her own set of Panther 10.3.x install discs, which are needed anyway, if you know what to look for, a Full Retail Version, of the Panther Install CDs, can sometimes be purchased at some online Apple retailers, Amazon, eBay, FastMac, HardCore Mac, AllMac, etc.
Be sure not to purchase grey, upgrade or machine specific CDs or DVDs.
Panther is only on CDs, not DVDs.
The discs should look exactly like the images in the above links, and not say Upgrade, CPU Drop-in DVD, or "This software is part of a hardware bundle purchase - not to be sold seperately." on them.
Additional info in these links.
Using OS X Install CDs/DVDs On Multiple Macs
What's A Computer Specific Mac OS X Release
Software Update, Upgrade: What's The Difference?
Caveat Emptor!
If any are presently available, examine these items very carefully, and if in doubt, ask questions of the seller before purchase!
Panther On eBay
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