Ibook g3/900 possible updates

First, let me start off by saying I'm a new mac user (switched over from pc after replacing the hard drive in this very ibook). This means that Im extremely mac illiterate. I reformatted and am running mac os X 10.2.8, so software wise Im very limited.
Basically, I'm looking to do some upgrading mainly to the OS and the Ram.
I would like to run Tiger 10.4, but can seem to find a handle on where I can get it from without being charged an arm and leg. Apple used to offer it online at a special price for students (which I am) but I can no longer find the link. Anyone know if they would still sell it via hotline to me @ the student price??? Or where I can find a 10.4 disk without paying $140???
As for RAM does it really matter which brand... I've seen mostly OWC and Crucial recommended. Would "cheap" value ram be a bad idea??? Id like to buy some cheap as possible. As long as it is pc100/pc 133 SODIMM does branding make that big of a difference. And finally will the max 640 RAM keep Tiger running relatively smoothly?
Because Im limited in the amount of money I can spend on upgrades, if I am unable to find a cheaper Tiger disk, Im thinking of dual booting linux. Anyone out there have any recs on which distribution that would work best.
Thanks all... its good to finally be part of the mac crowd

I just updated my iBook to Tiger a couple of days ago and it hasn't fried it yet(!)
In fact it runs very smooth and even seems to be generally quicker than under Panther.
I've bought from Crucial in the past and would recommend them for RAM - upgrading to 640MB is definitely worth it. Just use their drop down menus on their website to choose your model of iBook and it'll give you options for compatible RAM.
Your options for buying Tiger are probably restricted to ebay etc. I was told Apple weren't selling it anymore by a guy in the Apple Store when I inquired a few weeks ago, however someone on another thread said you can buy a copy if you phone them.

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