Updating software a little bit at a time?

I seem to be one of the few people left with a slow dial-up connection. Tiger has a software update, but it is 149 Mb, and my connection will not stay connected long enough to download the entire update in one shot. Is there anyway to have it download the update in pieces? I thought I downloaded an update once where everytime I connected, the download process continued instead of starting over. Any suggestions?

I'm also a dial-up user (pitifully slow one to boot) so I've learned some things.
First rule:
Only use Software Update to check for updates. Don't use it except for small downloads and always "Install and Keep Package" (Update menu). You don't have to download again if something should go wrong with your machine. Periodically burn these to CD's for extra insurance.
Use the Mac OS X downloads link and Safari for the larger files. My ISP automatically terminates after 8 hours but these downloads are resumable.
Keep your OS as current as possible. The minor updates are much smaller when you don't have to download a "combo" update.
When you visit friends that have high speed Internet bring along some blank CD's. Download as much as you can during your visit. Buy the beer if you have to. Then burn to CD and delete from their computer. You can download Mac OS files from a PC. Just remember to use Windows Explorer to burn a Mac compatible disc.

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