You Didn't mention what OS he is using… tsk, tsk.
Since it's a G3 I would recommend Super Paint … I used it for  years until My 
G3  Quicksilver and OS10.4.8.  Really miss it at times.
I could use it for nearly anything.

ver. 3.0 http://tidbits.com/article/3174  
ver. 3.5 http://www.savetz.com/ku/ku/baggott_superpaint_3.5_february_1994.html  
  

RHB

On Mar 25, 2013, at 12:31 PM, Bruce Ryan <bruce.r...@me.com> wrote:

> Hi folks
> 
> I've just set my dad up with a base-model mac mini after years of supporting 
> his ancient XP box. He's used to Autosketch for technical drawing, but this 
> doesn't work on the mac - even the wonderful Crossover turns up its nose. So 
> I've given him my copy of Creative Suite 3 so he can use Illustrator. 
> 
> I've tried to teach him some things and written a few exercises, but I'm not 
> a good teacher, and most of the time I'm 350 miles from my parents.
> 
> So can anyone recommend a good guide/teach yourself Illustrator book? I don't 
> think it will matter if it's from as far back as V5 (I recall the manual for 
> V5 having a good teaching session, and I don't see that any of the 
> fundamental functions have changed since then.)
> 
> thanks indeed
> 
> Bruce
> 
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