Using Install DVDs for an iBook on a PowerBook

I recently purchased a 12" powerbook g4 1.5 GHz and I wanted to do a fresh install of the OS. However, the powerbook did not come with installation software. I have the installation discs from my iBook G4 (OSX - Tiger), though. Will these work for the powerbook and/or are there potential problems? Thanks in advance for your help!
PB G4 12" 1.5GHz   Mac OS X (10.4.9)  

The install package that ships with a new Mac purchase is model and build specific with build being the key word so the short answer is no.
It is not a good idea to purchase a used Mac without the install package that shipped with the Mac when new and if the OS on the used Mac was upgraded - like from Panther to Tiger for example, the retail install package for the upgrade should also be included.
You don't have the Hardware Test CD for this Mac model and build or the install package to run Disk First Aid repair - although a Tiger retail install package can be used for this or the install package to re-install the OS and all included software that shipped with this Mac when new via an A&I or an E&I is needed or desired.
Anyway to ask for the install package that shipped with this Mac when new and if not, you should contact Apple to request a replacement install package for this Mac.

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