Think I'm in trouble,  2nd hand computer and don't know the administrator

I think I'm in deep trouble. We were given a second hand imac G3 and I went to update some things but every time I try to it tells me I need an administrators name and password? Whats worse is that I don't have any OS boot disks. Is there any way to reset the admin name and password?

Hi cam9457!
If the original owner cannot provide the discs, you call Apple Customer Service 1-800-767-2775, provide the Serial Number of the iMac G3, and you can purchase replacement original system discs.
But, you will also need to purchase a Full Retail Version, of the Panther Install CDs.
If you know what to look for, they can be purchased, at some online Apple retailers, Amazon, eBay, FastMac, HardCore Mac, AllMac, etc.
Be sure not to purchase grey, upgrade or machine specific CDs or DVDs.
Panther is only on CDs, not DVDs.
The discs should look exactly like the images in the above links, and not say Upgrade, CPU Drop-in DVD, or "This software is part of a hardware bundle purchase - not to be sold seperately." on them.
Additional info in these links.
Using OS X Install CDs/DVDs On Multiple Macs
What's A Computer Specific Mac OS X Release
Software Update, Upgrade: What's The Difference?
Caveat Emptor!
If any are presently available, examine these items very carefully, and if in doubt, ask questions of the seller before purchase!
Panther On eBay
ali b

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