Thinking of upgrading to leopard from 10.3 what steps do I need to take?

I need to upgrade my G5 10.3.9 to be compatible with my new ipod. What kind of external HD should I buy to backup, and what software should I use to backup? I've read that many people like SuperDuper, but is that Leopard compatible? I've never upgraded my computer before and need some advise.

Hi moeron81!
Here are the
Tiger System Requirements,
and the Leopard System Requirements.
Those are the bare minimum, and more RAM is generally recommended.
Tiger is again, available for purchase at The Apple Store (U.S.).
And Leopard 10.5.x, can be also purchased at The Apple Store (U.S.).
If you know what to look for, a Full Retail Version, of the Tiger Install DVD, can be purchased, sometimes less expensively, at some online Apple retailers, Amazon, eBay, FastMac, HardCore Mac, AllMac, etc.
Be sure not to purchase grey, upgrade or machine specific CDs or DVDs.
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
What's A Computer Specific Mac OS X Release
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
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 Without A DVD Drive.
And here Installing Tiger Using Firewire Target Disk Mode.
The Tiger Media Exchange Program, referred to in that article, is no longer available.
Shop Carefully, Examine All Documentation, And I Wish You Success!
ali b

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