Can i upgrade my G5 powermac 8.1 from os x 10.4.11 to 10.5? Is so How?!

My Brother has bought a 2007 G5 powermac 8.1 with os x 10.4.11 installed.. I've tried to update it to the current software but it keeps saying i first of all need 10.5.. I'm finding mixed answers in the forums about whether this can be done at all. Can anyone help please?!

MichaelLAX,
Just to clarify and for your reference.
Here's an excerpt from Poster String Theory that is from the link I posted.
He was even able to supply a picture of what the discs look like.
"Apple DOES have OSX 10.5 Leopard AND OSX 10.4 Tiger "Replacement" media available! I just ordered 2 copies yesterday. (March 12, 2013) You will need to call the number below and work your way through the automated phone service until you get a real-live customer service representative. Explain that you have a PowerPC G5 and need the 10.5 Leopard DVD media replacement. You will be asked for your computer's serial number. You can also opt for the 4-CD install set, but it's much higher. The price for the DVD with shipping is right at $17.
Apple support phone # 1800-767-2775
http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx80/String_Theory_2010/LeopardDisk.jpg
That is the "Leopard" version. This disk installed fine on both the G4 eMac (1GHz, 1GB RAM) as well as all of my G5's."
Not sure where the original OP, in this thread, is from, but if it is in the U.S., he should be able to get these.

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