Can I install OS x 10.5 (Leopard)?

I've got an aging G5, which couldn't handle Snow Leopard (sniff). I was just going to live with it but now my new iPhone 4 requires the latest iTunes, which I can't install on OS X 10.4.11 (Tiger).
Can I install Leopard on this machine (please say yes) so that I can then download the latest iTunes and sync my phone and computer?
HELP!

*Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard installation system requirements*
http://support.apple.com/kb/TA24950
Leopard is no longer available at the Apple Store *but may be available by calling Apple Phone Sales @ 1-800-MY-APPLE (1-800-692-7753)*.
Installing Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1544
Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard Installation and Setup Guide
http://manuals.info.apple.com/en/leopard_install-setup.pdf
After you install the base 10.5, download & install the 10.5.8 combo update at http://support.apple.com/downloads/MacOS_X_10_5_8_ComboUpdate
 Cheers, Tom

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