Need to delete old updates to free up HD space

I was wondering if there is a way to delete all outdated software updates without deleting vital information. Whenever the system automatically updates, those updates are usually very large files (>50 MB). I just got my iBook last year and my HD is really filling up. I'm getting an external HD for my iTunes and song library, but is there any way I can delete some of those oudated updates? And is this safe?
iBook G4 Mac OS X (10.4.7)

After installing an update, the updated components mostly replace other files; it will not take up the 50MB download specified in the Software Update listing, and cannot be easily removed. You can delete items you don't need in the /Library/Packages/ and /Library/Printers/ folders safely.
One exception to the above information on updates is that the iPod updaters create files in the /Applications/Utilities/ folder; these updates do not replace other files for the most part, and the applications can be easily removed, as well as the accompanying receipts in the /Library/Receipts/ folder. You should only delete an item in the /Library/Receipts/ folder if you are about to delete or reinstall the associated software, or have already deleted it.
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When i download software updates, do I need to delete old versions from my computer?

I'm updating my software on my Macbook (I'm a bit rubbish at keeping them up to date) and I noticed another tab entitled 'Installed Software' which has various versions of Itunes, Security updates etc on it. Do I need to delete these or are they self-deleting as i update items? I don't want to have my computer running slow due to too many versions of software on there that i don't need.
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You need to set your primary email rules to delete your emails from the server.
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