Optimum OS for PowerBook G3 FIrewire

Hi,
I'm updating the OS in my old PowerBook G3/400 FIrewire laptop, with 320 mg RAM. I was wondering if there is an ideal OS to update to that maximizes performance without bogging it down too much with a lot of system software. RIght now I'm at OS X 10.3.7.

Your PB G3 is called a Pismo model. I have the same Pismo running Tiger 10.4.11. However I have increased my RAM to 768MB and have a 40GB hard drive.
The Pismo with is 400MHz processor, bus speed & video processor will still be "slow" on sites like You Tube. The video & audio do not sync. Most web pages with Flash & video won't sync unless you have a processor speed of at least 1.25GB.
The Pismo PB is a great laptop. Here's a great site for doing upgrades/repairs to your Pismo.
http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Device/PowerBookG3Pismo
 Cheers, Tom

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