The smoothest way to upgrade from MAC OS X 10.2.8 TO 10.4.00 or higher

we only have 256 MB of memory on this computer
Processor is 800 MHZ
POWER PC G4
Having trouble finding the right download from the APPLE PAGE
and dont want to miss a step
thankyou.

Hi MADAMOZ!
Just a couple more suggestions to consider.
Athough, as Kappy & cornelius posted, the Full Retail Version, of the Tiger Install DVD, can also be purchased at the online retailers that cornelius posted links to, this is the correct one Mac OS X 10.4.6 Tiger, (DVD) Retail, selling for $159.95, at FastMac.
And at HardCore Mac, selling for $199.99.
Notice that both, are more expensive, than, the The Apple Store (U.S.), selling for $129.00.
Other online retailers have similar pricing.
The discs should look exactly like the images in the above links, and not say Upgrade, CPU Drop-in DVD, or "This software is part of a hardware bundle purchase - not to be sold seperately." on them.
Additional info in these links.
Using OS X Install CDs/DVDs On Multiple Macs
Software Update, Upgrade: What's The Difference?
Caveat Emptor!
If any are presently available, examine these items very carefully, and if in doubt, ask questions of the seller before purchase!
Tiger On eBay
Once Tiger 10.4.x is installed, PPC 10.4.11 Combo Update, to upgrade to the current version.
Additionally, Tiger 10.4.x ships on a DVD, so if your Mac doesn’t have a built-in DVD-ROM player, you will have to use an alternative method of installation.
Info here Installing Tiger Using Firewire Target Disk Mode.
And here Installing Tiger Without A DVD Drive.
The Tiger Media Exchange Program, referred to, is no longer available.
There is also a version available on CDs, at FastMac, for $179.99.
ali b

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