Upgrading OSX to 10.4, adding airport card basics...

Hi All,
Just wanted to make sure I had this right before I hunted down a purchase of 10.4. for my iMac G4 FP. It has 512 of ram.
I can go from my current 10.2.8 on it to 10.4 (skipping 10.3) or even 10.5 although I've read that 10.4 seems to run better on the FPimac? I need only find 10.4 DVD software? I am not sure of all the 10.4 iterations out there like updates versus full package etc..,
I can add a wireless airport card although they are hard to find and about $80.00?
Can anyone suggest a reputable seller for these 2 items?
Thanks,
Al

First identify which Flat Panel iMac you have:
http://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n301724
If it is pre-1 Ghz, you need the original airport card from one of these vendors:
http://www.macwireless.com/html/products/wirelesscards/11g_11bcards/airportcard.php
http://www.a1acomputing.com/usorapaicam7.html
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Apple/M7600LLE/
If it is 1 Ghz or higher you can buy in the in store Airport Extreme card.
As for Tiger:
http://www.allmac.com/shop/productinfo.php?productsid=6899
Sometimes you can also call the Apple Store direct and ask for it by asking for their legacy software store.

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