Need 10.2 and 10.3 updaters specifically on disk

Here's my problem. I've got a G4 AGP that I'm setting up for some kids to use Pro Tools LE with an old Digidesign 001 box, which only works with an AGP mac. I live in rural Arizona, no broadband available, I'm on dial up.
Per Digidesign:
I need 10.2 to install my old PT version 6.0 disk.
I install my retail Jag disk, 10.2.
To update PT 6.0 to 6.1 revision, I need to 1st update Jag (100 mb Apple download which corrupted on dial up once already) to 10.2.6 or above.
Once I have 10.2.6 or above, I can load my PT 6.1 disk.
Now, to load the last PT version that will run on the Digi 001 box, PT 6.4, I need to 1st load Panther 10.3, which I have on retail disk.
Then I can load my PT 6.4 disk.
Then I need to update Panther to 10.3.8. PT 6.4 is incompatable with OS 10.3.9. Even if I had broadband, I only find OS 10.3.9 combo at Apple.
I need to find a source of updaters on disk. Specifically, I need Jaguar 10.2.8 and Panther 10.3.8 updaters on a disk. The 8 hr dial up Apple downloads won't do it.
I've seen some of the retailers specializing in old macs with update disks, but I'm having no luck finding them now.
I'm a couple of updates away from reviving this older equipment. Does anybody have any idea how I can resolve this, given my lack of broadband access? I would greatly appreciate your help. The kids and I are really trying to get this going... and keep them off of my new Mac!
Thanks, Steve
G4 AGP 400   Mac OS X (10.2.x)   Digidesign 001, Pro Tools LE
G4 AGP 400   Mac OS X (10.2.x)  

Steve:
Hope it turns out to be what you need.
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Good luck.
cornelius
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    Alan Myers
    San Jose, Calif., USA
    "Walk softly and carry a big lens."
    GEAR: 5DII, 7D(x2), 50D(x3), some other cameras, various lenses & accessories
    FLICKR & PRINTROOM

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