Can I copy 10.4.2. DVD to external drive?

I buy the new OS but didn't believe they would sell it wothout a CD version.
On a system with a DVD, can I copy the installation DVD to an external drive then use that to upgrade my CD only system?
I bought an IPOD Nano but it needs a system with 10.4.

If you want to "copy" the DVD system to an external
and then install it on a computer that does not have a DVD ROM drive,
it will be very tricky, very time consuming, very confusing,
and there is a chance that what is installed may not be the same exact 100%
of files installed if the "proper way" (boot from OEM CD/DVD) also the way I'm referring to you don't even have the options such as erase and install, preserve user profiles, archive and install, and etc... as you would if you were booting from the DVD/CD.
In theory I think it can be done with 10.4 (but I haven't done it with it yet, although I've done it with a eMac Restore/10.2.4 Install DVD I bought off of eBay and then ran the install while booting off of my H.D. even while the installer files were on the H.D.)
Another way besides what is mentioned above is to contact Apple cause I think there is an exchange program where you can exchange your Tiger DVD and get Tiger CD's (with a nominal fee of course.)
I would suggest going through Apple, in fact it is safer that way, go through Apple or see if you can find OEM Tiger CD's on eBay.
Good luck with whatever you choose.

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