How do I change the main administrator name on a computer I'm handing down to a family member? Using Snow Leopard.

Gave hubby my old Macbook Pro a few years ago. We want to change the admin name but can't figure out how. We did change the password by starting up from the Snow Leopard install disc.

When you reinstall the OSX, you can change not only the password but the administrator as well.
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