How do install two opertating systems without losing any files?

Hi there,
I recently bought a logitech quickcam zoom webcam, and have downloaded all the drivers as instructed..macam, ioxperts etc, but i'm trying in vain to make it work...no joy!...
As a last attempt, i am going to try to install the operating system 10.2.6, in addition to the 10.4.3 which i already have. Hopefully this will be compatible (as it says so on the box)!
Pls explain in laymans terms how i would install the new operating system without it conflicting with everything that's already on the Mac.
Thanks in advance...
PowerMac3,4   Mac OS X (10.4.3)  

Hi Sats,
Welcome to the Apple Discussions
An USB cam with drivers installed is still likely to need http://www.ecamm.com/mac/ichatusbcam/ to work with iChat although iMovie is likely to see the camera.
11:46 PM Sunday; June 25, 2006

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