Can't get Leopard to install on a G4 powermac

My Machine is a G4 powermac DA upgraded to Dual 1.4GHz processor.
specs:-
Machine Name: Power Mac G4
Machine Model: PowerMac3,4
CPU Type: PowerPC G4 (3.3)
Number Of CPUs: 2
CPU Speed: 1.4 GHz
L2 Cache (per CPU): 256 KB
L3 Cache (per CPU): 2 MB
Memory: 1.25 GB
Bus Speed: 133 MHz
Boot ROM Version: 4.2.8f1
Serial Number: CK126** <Edited by Moderator>
I have all the requirements so in theory it should instal fine.
Firewire + DVD drive etc
so whats up?

Similar problem on my G4 iBook..
After the notice of "OS10.5 cannot be installed on this machine" close the window with "OK" button and go to the "Window" menu and select "Installer Log"..
After selecting all logs, I see the following:
Opening OSInstallation '/System/Installation/Packages/OSInstall.mpkg'
Installation checks failed.
Folder Manager is being asked to create a folder (asav) while running as uid 0
This seems to preclude using the incorrect DVD's..
And yes I'm using an installation DVD from another system.. The document indicates this is possible if not legal..
I'm testing 10.5.2 on an older G4 prior to shelling out cash for a DVD that may not work..

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