Help ..Tiger on my iBook but won't go on My G4

I bought tiger and tried to install it onto my G4 mirror door
Hardware Overview:
Machine Model: Power Mac G4
CPU Type: PowerPC G4 (2.1)
Number Of CPUs: 2
CPU Speed: 1 GHz
L2 Cache (per CPU): 256 KB
L3 Cache (per CPU): 1 MB
Memory: 512 MB
Bus Speed: 167 MHz
Boot ROM Version: 4.4.8f2
had the same problem as others. So jokingly I thought lets see if it'll go in the little iBook? No problems, got it on the iBoook without a hitch.
What gives?
I rebuilt prefs on the G4 tried again but it stalls and says could not install please try again.
I had usb stuff plugged in the first time and read that i should unplug it so
I did tried to insall again and same thing as before.
My buddy says try using the external DVD burner from my other mac to install but i also read that this can screw up the firmware on that Drive.
Anyone got any good ideas? please

Which version of Tiger did you get?
If it is a model specific version, that could explain why it didn't install:
http://www.macmaps.com/upgradefaq.html#SYSTEMSPECIFIC
Also once installed on the iBook, unless you got a family license you shouldn't install it on any other machine since it is only licensed for use with one computer.
Retail editions of Tiger are black with a white and gray X logo on the CD.
System specific editions are gray disks which mention a model number.
Only Firewire external DVD drives support booting Mac OS X installation disks, and at that, not all will since some need a firmware update to boot DVD disks.
Disclaimer: Reference to links I make to my Macmaps.com website are a for your information only type reference. I do not get any profit from this page, and it is open to the public.

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