Mac 10.5.8 won't restart after updates. just shows rainbow circle.

I can't tell if the updates (e.g. Quicktime, etc) are not updating, or if it's just the computer that will not "restart" but I can't figure this out. 
I've searched for a solution, but can't find one. Help?

I don't want to hijack the thread with my problem
But you are. You can avoid that by starting your own posting. The original poster has never responded, since Feb 18th, to anyone, so it is unlikely that he would respond to you.
If a friend gave you the iMac with Lion on it, he most likely didn't give you his Apple ID and password either, because that is what you would need to do future updates. Your copy of Lion is most likely licensed to the previous owner, not you. He should have given you the Mac with it's original disks and the original OS X version installed.
When you post your own issue, you can reward those that help you by awarding points. That won't work when you hijack someone else's thread, because only the original poster can award points. Thus you're removing an incentive for anyone wanting to answer your replies. Not to mention that it waters down the intent go the original issue as more and more variables are added to the thread.

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