Can't install new software PLEASE HELP!!!

I recently had a need to reinstall the original 10.2.1 on my ibook g3. Since this time, i have been unable to install osx updates, or reinstall the original 10.2.1 software (after the first reinstall, that is) As well I cannot install other programs. I have used disk utility and everything seems to check out in first aid (permissions, etc.). I had been using 10.2.8 before the first reinstall.
the first time i reinstalled 10.2.1, i did not use disk utility, and iphoto and quicktime did not work (i did not notice this at first) Software restore cd's are also not working. They have actually crashed the computer every time.
when installing programs (stuffit, for example) i am being told that "disk copy helper" has encountered a problem.
when installing osx updates, i am being told that the installer has encountered an error.
when i try and reinstall from cd, midway through installation the screen goes black with small white text on the left that reads that i have encountered a serious error and must restart.
I will greatly appreciate any ideas, big or small!!!!
Sincerely
Bregan8r
ibook g3 Mac OS X (10.2.x)
ibook g3 Mac OS X (10.2.x) osx install stuffit restore reinstall disk utility
ibook g3 Mac OS X (10.2.x)
ibook g3 Mac OS X (10.2.x)

Welcome To Discussions Bregan8r!
-Why did you need to reinstall?
-Did you do an Erase & Install or an Archive & Install?
-What size is the Hard Drive, and how much space is available?
-How much RAM is installed, and is it original or added?
-You have run Repair Permissions, but have you also run Repair Disk?
-Do you have a complete backup of your system, or at least any data that you couldn't bear to lose?
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