Aaargh, panics and a reinstall question

I've been seeing semi random kernel panics (I have concluded it has something to do with the phase of the moon, time of day, hemlines, SAMBA shares, firewire drives, etc, etc). I've gone through all the normal steps and have decided my best bet at this point is a 100% clean re-install.
My question. The machine (g4 Al 15") originally came with 10.3. Some time ago I upgraded to 10.4. This Apple link (http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=25497) says that if you are going to do a reinstall - do it from the original install disks (followed, I assume, by and archive and upgrade).
Is this real? Shouldn't I be able to go ahead and do a fresh install from my 10.4 DVD?
Thanks for the help.
G4 15", 2x G5 & Mini   Mac OS X (10.4.3)  

You can reformat the hard drive and/or perform an Erase & Install using the Tiger retail install package. I did so with my TiBook before loaning it to my girlfriend after my new 17" PB arrived but what is included with the Tiger retail install package will be installed only. If you want to re-install all additional software included with the 10.3 install package, you should use the 10.3 install package and then use Simple Upgrade to install Tiger since you won't need to use the Archive & Install method if done immediately after installing 10.3.
Regarding the kernel panics, an Erase & Install will not resolve it if caused by a RAM problem and defective or incompatible RAM are the most frequent causes of kernel panics.
Before doing a hard drive reformat or an Erase & Install, check Resolving Kernel Panics for troubleshooting steps to take in order with re-installing via an Archive & Install or an Erase & Install the last procedure if all else fails.

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