Tiger compatibility with iPhoto

I am about to update a G4 with iPhoto to Tiger. I am currently running 10.0 on the machine. Is there a danger of losing iPhoto when I install the new Tiger? I have backed up the photos themselves. Thanks.

Hi macinyart,
first of all: WELCOME TO THE DISCUSSIONS!
Yes, you will lose all your applications and data, so make sure you have a complete backup! Reason: in order to upgrade from 10.0.x to 10.4.x you have to perform an Erase&Install. You will have to either reinstall your applications from the original disks or restore them from your backup after you upgraded.
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