getting a g4 ready for sale!

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mumei

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hi..Im a newbie to this so apologies for asking anything obvious..!
i have a quicksilver g4 with 0SX 10.1 and also 9.2 installed, which Id like to sell. I have never wiped a hard drive before and am wondering how Id go about it esp. with two systems on the same machine..?
Also, Id like to be sure that everything is completely removed so can anyone recommend a good free app. to go over the harddrive with.
And finally / any opinions on whether its worth upgrading to panther or another 0S before selling, to encourage buyers :)
thanks loads - any answers, help or suggestions for where I can find more info greatly appreciated!
 
Upgrading to Panther before selling would make it a little more attractive, but you should include the Panther discs with the sale.

As for wiping, put your OS 9 disc in and then restart while holding the C key down to boot off that disc.

When it boots, open the Utility folder and Disk First Aid, You can use that to reformat the drive.
 
I'm just thinkin he'll be better off, as you suggested, doing a wipe and install of 10.3 or 10.4 for the best chance of sale (and erasing any user data). ;)
 
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