How can I change the apple ID on my macbook? Previous owner's ID is the default.

I bought a used macbook and the apple ID is set to the previous owner's ID.  Now I can't update anything because it asks for his password.  Is there a way I can change the apple ID now that I own the computer? The previous owner has been helpful, but not interested in giving me his ID.  I don't know how I can do this without it.  Any suggestions?

1. Yes.
2. Log into the Mac App Store with your Apple ID and download them; iTunes is an OS component and not a Mac App Store one. For the iLife applications, doing this may require that the previous owner contact Apple and release them.
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