I need to delete every thing off my apple notebook?

Question

I want to put new software on my computer. How do I delete the old to install the new. I tried going to control panel but for some odd reason I can not do it. I just need to know how to delete software. I'm a little confused because on my desk computer I can just right click and delete and this is just more confusing for me. All I've ever used it for is writting papers for school but I just feel like it's time to upgrade to better software and wanted to try to mess with it myself. HELP

Answer 1

If it's NOT an Intel Mac, insert the OS X disk and do a clean install by choosing to reformat the hard drive. That's your only option.

If it IS an Intel Mac, stick with OS X , or you could try to install XP or Kubuntu Linux, for example, as well using Boot Camp.

Remember to Back up FIRST.