IMac G3 Firmware Update Problems

I just got an old iMac G3 from a school I work at and I would like to put OS 10.3 on it. It already has OS 9.2.2 on it, and I am trying to update the firmware to 4.1.9, but I can't seem to find the Firmware Updater program on my Mac. As I said, this was a school computer and it has a program called FoolProof on it. I don't know if this matters. Please help, because I am stuck. Thanks a lot in advance.
iMac G3 Mac OS 9.2.x

this was a school computer and it has a program called FoolProof on it.
I recommend you turn off FoolProof. It is a program which will prevent you from doing certain things. It's a hassle you do not need.
Hold down the shift key when you poweron the mac. I hold down the shift key on the left. A large icon with 9.2 will appear. You should see the words extension off when you booted.
Look in
harddrive > system folder > extensions
for the foolproof programs:
FoolProof Shared Lib
FoolProof Remote
FoolProof INIT
What you need to do is move these program out of the extensions folder. You will probably see a folder like extensions (disabled). If not, create this folder. Move these three files to extensions (disabled).
When foolproof is running and I try to move an icon, the icon bounces back to it's original position.
hacking foolproof:
http://www.securemac.com/data/smallfoolproof_trickmm.htm
http://www.securemac.com/foolproof.php
Robert

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