Can I use an OS X.3.x disk to test and repair a drive with OS X.2.x on it?

Can I use an OS X.3.x disk to test and repair a drive with OS X.2.x on it?
    I've recently got a used iMac G4 1GHz with X.2.x on it.  I'd like to test and repair the HD on it, but It didn't come with any OS CDs.
    I have X.3.x install DVDs for an eMac.  Can I boot the eMac OS 10.3.x disk from the iMac G4 and use it's Disk Utilities to check and repair the HD on the G4?  I would be using an X.3.x disk to check the X.2.x drive.
Thanks for any info.
Joe

Niel wrote:
You actually don't need any disk. Restarting with the Shift key held down will silently run a check and repair utility.
(64877)
Thanks Niel for the info.
    Not sure what (64877) is.  That number just gives this thread in the results, when I put it in the search box here.
    Anyway; after reading your reply, I did a yahoo search and found these pages confirming what you posted.
"Mac OS X: What is Safe Boot, Safe Mode?"
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1564
"Safe Boot takes longer than normal startup"
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1884
    I did the Safe Boot and it didn't take long at all, but then I don't have too much on the drive. 
    After it booted I noticed the sound was not working, but one page did explain that not everything gets loaded in a Safe Boot.  So after a restart, things seem to be working fine.
Thanks again for your answer.
Joe

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