Downloading Mac updates through a windows pc

Is it possible to download OS X, iLife and other firmware updates to a windows pc, burn a disc and then copy to a mac for updating? We have a new mac at home with the slowest dial-up service in the west. However, I have DSL at work on a pc.
Is this possible or am I just asking for file corruption problems?
Thanks,
20" iMac (intel) Mac OS X (10.4.6)

Should work fine. Just don't try and open the files on the PC. Burn them right to disc.

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