How can I update my crashed iBook G4 to current or near-current software?

My iBook G4 crashed last year, and I lost everything on it. Everything else updated except for iTunes. When trying to update iTunes, I'm only stuck at iTunes 4. Is there a way to try to update it to iTunes 7 [where I was before it crashed] or possible to iTunes 9? I know you need the latest model of iBooks to get the latest software, but I am just plain ol' desperate.

thank you very much for your help! this at least gets me back to where i was before i crashed thanks again

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iPad 4                                          iOS 6.1.x
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