What DVD External Drive do I need

Hello
I want to upgrade my vs. 10.2.28 to 10.4 but I only have a CD drive. Can someone send me a link for a brand/model or tell me exactly what type of external DVD firmware drive I need to get so that I can install 10.4 on my system. Thank you!

Hi,
You can try to get your hands on a CD-version of the Tiger installation. Your drive should be able to install it:
http://www.allmac.com/shop/productinfo.php?productsid=6910
Using an external drive is an option. I guess most of the Firewire drives would work. I haven't tried it ever myself though (Maybe you could barrow one from a friend to try it?).
If you have another Mac with DVD-drive, you should be able to install it through Target Disk Mode. (maybe you could barrow another mac )
http://www.macosxhints.com/article.php?story=20050430005341450
Good luck!

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