its actually quite a nice machine. i've put 10.4 on it, along with office 2k4, photoshop 7, and iPhoto 5 and its running along fine.
only real downside to it is that the previous owner also broke the latch which keeps it closed, but my sister has a nice soft case to keep it in which has two velcro straps to keep it closed when not in use and i've threatened her under penalty of death to keep it in a safe place when not in use.
as for actual use, its perfect. not a damn thing wrong with it. i could find a replacement latch it would be in near-new condition (except for the epoxy'd frame of course lol).