Can't open iTunes 8 dmg file

Ok, tried downloading the file this morning only to find out that my G5 (OSX 10.4.1) can't read it. So I look at the requirements for it and it says I need 10.4.9. I have an existing ipod and to continue using it I need to upgrade to the latest version. Do I need to upgrade to the latest Tiger or is there some way I don't have to? I recently received one of the new nano's not to long ago and I really don't want to change my operating system, nor pay for the upgrade. And I am sick of having to be forced to upgrade to the latest version of iTunes because of the ipods (experienced this with my 3rd gen).

No one forced you to upgrade iTunes. You could easily have decided not to, but you didn't. Your choice. You aren't forced to upgrade your operating system. Just don't buy accessories that require it by reading their system requirements (usually on the box) before purchasing. Again, your choice. 10.4.9 is an incremental Tiger update. You can freely download the Combo Updater at support.apple.com/downloads/. Or not, it's your choice. No one's twisting your arm. Try reading the requirements before jumping into action.

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