10.4.8 Versions...emac, imac, powermac, etc.

First off.....excuse my naivete! I'm not up on all the Mac lingo yet, but I like to think I'm getting there.
I'm new to this whole Mac thing and although I find it quite exciting to use and learn, one thing stands out in my mind. Why are there so many different versions of the same software 10.4.8? Emac version, imac version, g5 version, etc.
I have a G3 800 ibook, bought off ebay recently. Came with 10.4.8 installed, but no discs. Not a big deal.
DH bought a G4 400 tower, again off ebay. Again, came with 10.4.8 installed, but no discs. Not a big deal.
Or so we thought.
We want to do a complete fresh re-install on his tower. But searching on ebay is getting frustrating. So many versions, and all different prices.
Is there a version out there than can be used across all types & kinds of macs? Or, can you use a version of software that doesn't correspond with your system? {For example...could we use an 'emac' version on my ibook and DH's tower?} I've found 'full version' discs that are priced high. And then there are 'emac version' discs that are considerably cheaper
I'd rather not have to purchase a set of discs for my ibook and another complete set of discs for his tower.
Sorry so long and winded, but this topic isn't something I've been able to find in the FAQ's or previous postings.
TIA for any answers!!
canadianmom....

Since you are purchasing used Macs and even though these Macs have the latest Tiger version installed - 10.4.8, it isn't a good idea to purchase a used Mac without the original install package that shipped with the Mac when new along with the Tiger install package used to upgrade the Mac to Tiger (which should be a retail install package) or just the Tiger retail install package.
A new Mac ships with additional software not included with the Tiger retail install package and if a used Mac was upgraded to Tiger over the OS and additional software included when the Mac was purchased and you need to reformat the hard drive for whatever reason, you will not be able to re-install any of the additional software included with this Mac when new and if the Tiger retail install package isn't included either, you can't run Disk First Aid repair, reinstall individual software included on the retail install package or perform an Archive & Install or an Erase & Install if needed.
So this is a big deal.
The Tiger install package that ships with a new Mac when new is model and build specific and cannot be used to install Tiger on another Mac unless the Mac is the same model and build included with the install package.
A Tiger retail install package can be used to install Tiger on any Mac model that meets the minimum system requirements but does not include any of the additional software provided on the install package that ships with a new Mac. No iLife package, etc.
Be careful when purchasing a Tiger install package via eBay. You need what is called a Tiger retail install package but a single user copy can be used to install Tiger on a single Mac only.
As already provided, you need to purchase a Tiger Family Pack which allows you to install and use Tiger on up to 5 Macs as long as they are in the same household by Apple's definition of household.

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