Old Computer, New Iphone

I have a MacBook 10.4.11 and a new new Iphone (4G) from Veriozon. I plugged the phone into the computer for the first time and it said that my version of itunes was too old (9.something). I tried to download the new itunes, but apparently my computer is too old and decrepit. Is there any way for me to sync my new iphone on my computer?

If you have an Intel MacBook, just buy a Snow Leopard upgrade disc for $30 and install the OS upgrade. When that finished, download and install the iTunes update. Then connect your iPhone.
If you have a G4 or G5 processor in your Mac, then you will need a copy of Leopard (OS-X v10.5). I have heard that you can call Apple and speak directly with a specialist and still buy a copy of Leopard, but it is not available in their online store from what I have heard. Once you get your copy of Leopard, install it, then download and install the iTunes update and connect your iPhone.

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[Leopard 10.5 Technical Requirements|http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3759]
From [http://discussions.apple.com/post!reply.jspa?messageID=13144792]:
Leopard is no longer available at the Apple Store but may be available by calling Apple Phone Sales @ 1-800-MY-APPLE (1-800-692-7753).
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1544
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2. If I successfully download iTunes & then hook up my iPod to it, is there the chance that what I have on my iPod could be wiped out?

You should probably post your questions in the iTunes forums:
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