Can't update software -- What's Up?

When I try to update my software the update ends and a pop up message states "The update could not be verified and expanded correctly. Make sure you have permission to write/private/tmp/501/Temporary Items/com.apple.SoftwareUpdate, then try again" Could someone tell me what's up?
PowerBook G4   Mac OS X (10.3.9)  

One other thing, use the stand-alone updates, and if you have broadband, get a copy of the combined update for latest version you want... I was about to say 10.4.6 but your .sig says 10.3.9.
Also, you might want to make sure you have ample free space, that you have run fsck or booted from an emergency volume to check and repair your drive - using the latest version of Disk Utility, a good reason to install and use "Applejack" and do it all booting into Single User Mode (command S on startup) to run first /sbin/fsck -fy and then "applejack" once you have installed a copy).
You should be running Repair Permission after installing any packages, and often wise to do so before updating the system - and ALWAYS backup and clone your system before you do attempt any updates.
You can backup to another volume using Disk Utility Restore, CCC or other software programs.

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