That 17'' book should run like a dream. It sounds like you've got a corrupted OS on which you've installed an upgrade over. That's like putting fresh paint on a rotting fence!
First things first. Take out the hardware disk the Apple supplied with computer and run it. If you find any problems with the processor or Memory, FIX THEM FIRST! Next, do a clean install of Tiger, writing Zeros to the HD before the reinstall.
By the way, how much memory are you running on your book? If you have the minimum 256MB, Max that book out! I believe the max is 2GHZ & that will speed up the book consderably.
Also, make sure the book is operated on stand that lets air circulate under the computer. That will keep it MUCH cooler and happier.
The spinning beach ball says low system Memory or bad hardware or software.
Macs work well, but like with any good machine , you still need to do some basic housekeeping tasks to keep it up to date.
Oldster technophobe with one year old powerbook running Tiger.
Of course I'm a basic user, but updating to Tiger worsened the spinning beachball. Am I expected to use First Aid and updated Dickwarrior and Tech Tool Pro weekly without satifaction? Files corrupt quickly and only effective move was OS reinstall. Any advice for the simpleminded?

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