Help for an Apple newbie please???

Hi all, I have just acquired my first Apple computer which is an older PowerPC G3 running OS X 10.1.2
I would like to know how I go about upgrading the OS to a later version please? For example can I simply purchase a copy of OS X 10.3 or 4 and install it or do I need to go through the intermediate versions (10.2 to 10.3 etc)?
Does anyone know if these later OS are even compatible with the PowerPC G3?
Sorry for the basic questions, but as I say I am a complete novice with Apple computers and your guidance would be greatly appreciated.
thanks,
Graham
PowerPC G3 Mac OS X (10.1.x)

Hi Graham,
you have to buy the retail full install disks, regardless whether you upgrade to 10.3. or 10.4. Please also post the exact model of G3 you have. Not all G3s are compatible with 10.3 and only a few can run 10.4. You might want to check out the system requirements:
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Be aware that you cannot upgrade directly from 10.1.x to 10.4! You either have to upgrade to 10.2 or 10.3 first or you perform an Erase&Install.
Most likely you will need a firmware upgrade prior to the upgrade: Firmware Upgrades
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