What to do about an update for my G4 software and OS...

Some things haven't been running well on my G4 lately. At first, I thought it was because I had downgraded my internet but then realized that I hadn't updated the plug-ins in a while (Flash & Quicktime are "URGENT"). When attempting to update these, I found out that the newest versions require at least Snow Leopard. So I checked into upgrading the OS when I noticed that it requires an Intel processor and I have a Power PC. I'm not really sure where to go from here other than change out the processor or buy a new computer. I'm basically trying to get my G4 running as well as possible so any other ideas I can try to improve things would be great. Thanks for any info!

Hi burdo,
Lyssa is ever so right about the more recent versions of Flash. I have noticed the decline in video quality over the past few years. However, I have to say that the iBook G4 1.42 GHz is still a very good machine. I use it as one of my daily "around the house" computers. It runs Leopard nicely (Tiger is also a great OS). There are probably other reasons that your iBook is slowing down. Please excuse me if you are already quite aware of these tips.
A build up of temporary internet files in your browsers. If you're using Safari, you should reset it from the drop-down menu fairly often. You can uncheck the boxes for clearing your passwords and logins. If you use Firefox, got to preferences > Privacy > and from the drop down menu select "use a custom setting for history". then check the box to "clear history when Firefox closes" and if you click on "settings" to the right, you will again have the option to clear the cache and cookies but uncheck the boxes for your saved passwords, forms and logins if you'd like to save them. Another nice thing about Firefox is that you can install the add-on Ad Block Plus. This will remove all of the advertising banners and animations that take so long to load. After you install Ad Block make sure to add the recommended list to the subscription. It can hide behind the ad block page after you restart Firefox.
Stay current on your updates and don't ignore them. Check "software update" in system preferences. Things get wacky when your machine is behind on updates.
You should repair Disk Permissions at least once a month and after every update installation. You can find it inside the Utilities folder that lives in your Applications folder. Open Disk Utility, select your HD volume from the top of the list to the left (not the sub-volume) and click on "Repair Permissions". This can take quite a while in Leopard, but it runs through the permissions database in Tiger more quickly.
Files may also get misplaced in the hard drive directory. You can run a simple test with Disk Utility by Opening DU, select your volume to the left again and click "verify disk". If there is red ink in the report that indicates a repair is needed, you will have to boot from your install disk. After the opening page (languages) select Utilities from the drop down menu and select Disk Utility, only this time, after you select your volume, you'll be able to click on "repair disk".
The ultimate disk utility (my opinion) is DiskWarrior. Using DW to replace your existing directory with an optimal directory (and de-fragmenting your hard drive in the process) can really speed up your machine, especially after a long period (months, years) of using your OS.
I'm sorry for running off at the mouth like this but I hate to hear that someone's trusty iBook is slowing down and is believed to be obsolete. So far the G4 iBooks are still in the running and are very viable machines. You probably read somewhere, as I did, that the iBook G4 was recommended as the best deal in college computers due to it's low price compared to a new machine and its capable performance.
One parting thought.... Just make sure your RAM is maxed out. Minimal RAM is a scourge, especially if you're running Leopard.
Randy
Oh dear, one more thing.... The iBook G4 still runs current and secure versions of both Safari and Firefox.
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