Why won't my grandkids G3 iMac repair permissions?

[GGD]

Did it happen to put out this error message?

""Lost connection with disk management tool"

If so, it's due to a known problem with Panther Disk Utility and certain iTunes updates.

http://www.macintouch.com/readerreports/...c1991.html
http://support.apple.com/kb/TA23856?viewlocale=en_US