1) Yes you can... Tiger is recommended for those jumping into the fray.
Remember to do the following before installing though: Update the firmware to
the latest (I can't stress this enough), make sure you have at least 128MB of
RAM in there, and get a larger HD. I personally have a 40GB in mine
First thing, charge it completely, and then use it completely once. Charge it
completely again.
Regular usage should never cause the system to go to sleep forcefully, as this
behavior will cause a sudden, rapid drain in the battery when it approaches
end-of-life (as all cells will die roughly t