How do I change the name of an iMac I bought second hand?

Just bought a second-hand iMac G5 PPC (for minimal use for volunteer work, etc.) I know I can't upgrade any further, but I would like to rename it permanently so I don't have to delete the original owner's name that keeps popping up and put in my "user" name and password. How can I get rid of anything that ins't mine?

Instructions are here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1428
Hopefully you also received the original install disks?

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