Updatting Mac OS X

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Hi there, New to the boards, but very eager to learn... A Friend of mine recently recieved an iPod Nano. When i tried to install the software onto his Comp, it wouldnt install.. I Dont know much about MAcs but i do know that When i tried to click on the installer it tried to read it but wouldnt proceed. Naturally I tried it on my PC, the CD worked fine, so it was not the CD. Next i preoceeded to look at the requirements of the software. Heres where I think the problem begins, i believe his version is too old, but not knowing much about Macs i wasant sure how to upgrade it. He has a PowerPc G3 with Mac Os X v:10.1.2. My questions are a) can this OS be Upgraded to a more recent version that can support an iPod Nano and the newer itunes... and b) where can Download the files needed to do so...also, another question, can a CD burned off a PC with these files be used on a MAC, sorry for sounding so idiotic, but not knowing much about MACs this would all be news to me... Thanks in advance.
 
According to Apple's Nano specs page, you need 10.3.4 (Panther) or later. This is not a free upgrade, though. You can buy 10.4 (Tiger) for $129. If you want to buy Panther (not a bad idea!), you'd probably have to buy it used, since Apple doesn't sell it anymore. I'm not sure what the going price on eBay is.
 
More than likely he will be able to use Panther. Not sure what model G3 he has. If it is a Imac G3, then no problems. For example, a PowerMac G3 (Beige), with out USB ports, I don't believe Panther will install. If you post his computers specs, model (memory), etc., we would have a better answer for you.
 
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