Relooking at install discs for Applications and drivers

I seem to recall reading some advice suggesting to look to the installation discs for more up to date versions of applications or printer drivers.
For example - My version of iPhoto is 2 (which was installed from my installation process when I bought my computer.
Is it really possible there is version iPhoto4 (let's say) hidden in one of the discs which I could find?
If so which disc will it be in and what does I do? Just insert the disc?
Also - I believe there's all sorts of printer drivers on the discs - which obviously weren't downloaded - because they're not in my computer!
Where are all these 'hidden' drivers.
Some general pointers on understanding the instal discs will be appreciated.
Thank you
gordon

Hi Gordon!
For printer drivers, I always go to the manufacturer's website to download the most current updated driver. I never use the software CDs that ship with the printer.
It's possible that the driver on the CD, included with the printer, will be older than the one from the website.
You never know how long the boxed printer has been sitting on a retail shelf.
Depending on the age of the OS X install CDs, the same would apply. The printer drivers could be older than the website's updated drivers.
I don't have any extra printer drivers installed on my iMac.
Also, I notice that you have marked your question as answered, but have not utilized the Helpful or Solved options. That may be intentional, but, if you are not aware of the benefits, of using that function, here is some information.
When you mark the appropriate posts as Helpful (5 pts) 2 available, or Solved (10 pts) 1 available, you are Thanking the contributors, by awarding them points.
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Good Luck!
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