Can I upgrade from Mac OS X 10.0 directly to 10.4 on my iMac G3?

can i go from 10.0 directly to 10.4 on my G3, and will the install affect the 9.2 that coexists currently w/10.0? i have a hp inkjet working under 9.2 that i don't know will work w/10.4 and i would like to continue to have it available(i do have the mac install disc from hp which i believe will work w/osx).

You will need at least 256mb of RAM to run Mac OS X 10.4 (512mb or more is better). You'll also need sufficient free space on the hard drive. Be sure to install any required firmware before doing the update; I don't know your specific G3 iMac model, but here's a list.
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=86117
Going from 10.0 to 10.4, it may be better to use the "archive and install" option rather than upgrading the existing installation. This gives you a fresh Mac OS X 10.4 System, rather than updating the existing System. Existing data, including the 9.2 System Folder will be preserved. It should not affect your ability to restart from that Mac OS 9.2 System Folder.
As a precaution, you should do the following. Back up your critical data. When you start up from the 10.4 Installation Disk, at the first Installer screen, go up to the menu and run Disk Utility. Use both the Repair Permissions and Repair routines (First Aid tab) on the internal drive.

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