Already installed OSX without updating firmware - a problem?

I’ve just installed Puma on a G3 iMac (slot loading) for a friend, and would like to upgrade to Panther.
Thanks to some helpful types on here today, I’ve realised I need to get the retail version to do this.
However, I didn’t update the firmware when I went from OS9 to OSX
Is it true that you can’t do it if you’ve already installed OS X?
and
Is this a problem?
(it didn’t tell me it needed doing when I installed Puma)
Thanks in advance, wise ones…

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=86117
says to install 10.2 or later, you need to install
the firmware update first. And reading the firmware
update instructions, it is important to note, you
boot the machine into Mac OS 9 before installing the
firmware. The reason you didn't need for Puma is the
graphics chip drivers are different in Jaguar and
later.
ok, I see, so this is what i need to do
- dowload firmware
- boot up in os9
- install firmware
- install panther
further quick question - how does one boot in os9? sorry, i'm sure that's a real thickie question to ask. will puma have os9/classic environ installed with it too? (i don't remember seeing anything)

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