Can I install 10.4 on a 700MHz PPC G4 (2.1)?

Currently running 10.3.9 and need to run 4.XX for a new app. Do I need to buy this? I tried the download combined and it said that it would not run on this machine. I have two of these to update in our shop and I hate to think I need to toss them and start over.
Machine details are below
Hardware Overview:
Machine Model: iMac
CPU Type: PowerPC G4 (2.1)
Number Of CPUs: 1
CPU Speed: 700 MHz
L2 Cache (per CPU): 256 KB
Memory: 512 MB
Bus Speed: 100 MHz
Boot ROM Version: 4.3.5f1
Serial Number: QT2***L3V
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Tiger install DVDs are in short supply. Tiger is no longer available at the Apple Store but is still available for $129 by calling Apple Phone Sales @ 1-800-MY-APPLE (1-800-692-7753). For other sources, do a Google search for MA453Z/A and M9639Z/A . Also look on eBay. Be sure & buy a retail version (black with silver X) and not a model specific version (gray).
Also check this web store http://www.lacomputercompany.com/cgi-bin/rpcart/index.cgi?command=dispitem&type= sku&sku=19521
Possible alternative - OS X Tiger 10.4 Upgrade DVD $74.95
http://www.yourmacstore.com/shop/shopexd.asp?id=376&bc=no
Reminder - Per the OS license agreement, you can only install a system on one Mac. If you have two Macs, you need two installers, unless you buy a family pack with 5 licenses.
 Cheers, Tom

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