Quicksilver G4 | no dvd drive and I need to upgrade OS?

Okay, I hope no one is too harsh with me - I'm not real bright. Did Panther get released on cd-rom? I can only find it online with dvd install disks???
Should I get a dvd drive for this dinosaur and jump straight to Tiger or even waste the time trying to find panther on cd?
Main reason is that nothing is working with with Jaguar now - I bought a harddisk video cam - needs newer OS, iPod mini needs newer OS.
I should probably get a newer mac - but I'm trying to conserve the cash.
thanks in advance for humoring me.
Quick Silver G4 Mac OS X (10.2.x)

Hi mattbequiet! And Welcome To Discussions!
Some additional information for you.
Tiger is available for purchase at The Apple Store (U.S.).
Panther, is no longer available directly from the Apple Online Store, as Tiger 10.4.x is the most up to date OS.
A Full Retail Version, of the Panther Install CDs, or a Full Retail Version of the Tiger Install DVD, can be purchased rather inexpensively, at some online Apple retailers, Amazon, eBay, AppleRescue, etc.
Be sure not to purchase grey, upgrade or machine specific CDs or DVDs.
Panther is only on CDs, not DVDs.
More info here Tip: Using OS X Install CDs/DVDs On Multiple Macs
Once Panther 10.3.x is installed, you can use the 10.3.9 Combo Update, to upgrade to the final version.
If your Mac meets the System Requirements for Tiger, you could also consider installing that.
And then use the 10.4.7 Combo Update.
You'll find System Requirements in these links:
Panther
Tiger
Additionally,
"Tiger ships on a DVD, but if your Mac doesn’t have a built-in DVD-ROM player, you’ll need CD media. When you buy Mac OS X Tiger, you qualify to purchase Tiger CDs for only $9.95."
Download The order Form Here. Media Exchange Program
Shop Carefully, Examine All Documention, And Good Luck!
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