OS 10.4 Install DVDs for iMac G5 won't load OS 10.4 on PB G4, Help!

Having recently bought a used PowerBook G4 1.5Ghz 12", it came without Install Disks. I want to reformat the Drive in the PowerBook before I use it. I tried to use the Install disks for my iMac G5 & the iMac G5 Install disk wouldn't let me Install or Reformat the PowerBook Drive. Are the Install Disks now Product specific? Is it possible to use install disks from a G4 iBook to install OS 10.4 on my G4 PowerBook?

The OEM installer discs that come with specific Mac models generally cannot be used to install OS X on other models. In particular you cannot use the G5 installer on a G4 or vice versa.
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