Upgrading iLife 6 to iLife 8

I have a G4 with iLife 6, all working well. Iam considering upgrading to iLife8. I really only want the iPhoto upgrade though.
I have tried to download version 7 (which I understand I need before installing version 8) but get the Message that I need more memory when trying to install on the H. Disc (42.87 g available) What should I do to get more disc space? Should I back up current iPhoto 6 library and then remove from applications?
Also, will I be able to install the other iLife applications without any trouble, does iMovie for instance require G5/Intel system?
Yorvik

Yorvik:
You have to purchase iLife 08 in order to get iPhoto 7 and then use the iPhoto 7.0.1 updater on it. When you install iLife you can select the Customize installation and only install iPhoto if that's what you want.
Do you Twango?
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've written an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. It's compatible with iPhoto 08 libraries. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.

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