Install OS X 10.3 on iMac G3 500 mhz

Hello,
When installing OS X 10.3 on an iMac G3 I received the error message, "Cannot install the bundled software" and the lighted pill button at the bottom read "close." After clicking on Close, the screen went blue as the "caterpillar" went in a circle for several minutes. We eventually hit a restart and quit. Any suggestions?
(Firmware already updated)
Thank you
G3 iMac Mac OS X (10.3.5)

Hi Tim,
first of all: WELCOME TO THE DISCUSSIONS!
Do you use the software restore disks that came with this computer or do you use disks that shipped with a different model? Be aware that the software install&restore disks are hardware specific and cannot be used with a different model then the one they originally shipped with.
P.S. cornelius: retail full install disks do not contain any bundled software, just the system and it's utilities.
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