Serious OS corruption after 1.1 update

I am having similar problems as DRMG describes after this update, all related to OS and Apple software. Can't shut down or restart, no dock to be found, no Dashboard, many other issues.
Tried to create a new user to begin to isolate the problem but after admin access I cannot add a user--all fields and boxes greyed out.
Sys Info not working, either, but as I do all automatic updates I should have the latest of everything. Really, really could use some tips.
Thank you.
iMac G5 20 2GB, 512 RAM Mac OS X (10.4.9)

Hi Susan, it sounds like you were able to accomplish some repairs with Repair Permissions. But if Repair Disk reports the volume cannot be repaired, then there is some serious directory damage. It may appear to be working better but it will rear its ugly head again, at exactly the wrong time
You need to back up everything now. Do you have a recent backup/clone? Do you have an external firewire hard drive?
After backing up you might be able to use Disk Warrior or TechToolPro to rebuild your directory.
The other option is an archive & install. Or erase & install.
Post back with any further questions.
EDIT:
I always subscribe to auto-updates, and I do usually stop for a nanosecond to see what they are before giving the Go, but rarely really think about it. Not all require restart, as you know, and when one does I often just continue working for a while, sometimes quite a while, before reaching a convenient break point.Yes, you should not be doing other tasks on your Mac while downloading and installing software. You should restart immediately to allow the updates to complete. Also, you should run "Verify Disk" from /Applications/Utilities/Disk Utility and Repair Permissions before and after installs.
-mj
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