Older powerbook, trying to get it up to snuff for new ipod

First, thanks in advance for your help.
I am trying to run a new ipod Classic on my G4 Powerbook with the following specs:
OS: Mac OS X 10.3.9
Hardware Overview:
Machine Model: PowerBook G4 15", CPU Type: PowerPC G4 (1.1), Number Of CPUs: 1
CPU Speed: 1.33 GHz, L2 Cache (per CPU): 512 K, Memory 256 MB, Bus Speed:167 MHz
I am aware (now) that I need 10.4.8 or higher (I know it's written on the box...). I have read through roughly 25 pages of posts and could not find the answer to my questions. Here they are:
How do I upgrade my current OS to 10.4.8 or higher given my hardware limitations (add more RAM? Possible even?)?
- I saw that Leopard was too much for my modest Powerbook, but think maybe Tiger will get me there. Am I wrong to think that?
Can I use Tiger on this CPU? Will it run 10.4.8 or higher? How do I find and install Tiger as I cannot buy it anymore from the online store, only Leopard is available.
Do I need a new computer to run my iPod, or does someone here have a suggestion as to what I could possibly do short of buying a whole new CPU for my new iPod to connect with?
Again, thanks very much for your help, and I hope there are some options available to me.
Best regards,
NSS

There's nothing wrong with your question. There are just no great answers.
OS10.4.x Tiger would be fine for you, much better with 1-2GB of RAM. However, it's hard to find for sale now commercially. I have no idea if the license allows a private party to sell you their old copy or not. Maybe in a year, some of the used equipment vendors will have it, but even then, the price will probably be so close to just buying Leopard, you may as well do that. Especially if you upgrade RAM.
As a practical matter, I would suggest upgrading RAM to 1 or 2 GB and buying Leopard OS10.5.x. Unless you don't have a DVD drive, or are tied to using Classic. Leopard doesn't run Classic.

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