Install Leopard with Firewire on G4 imac

I bought a 1ghz G4 imac with 768mb memory. I am using firewire to install Leopard on it from a Macbook 2008. I create a new partition, I apply GUID. It installs fine. On the Macbook screen it shows up fine. When I disconnect the firewire, drag the hd image of the G4 to the trash on the Macbook screen and turn on the G4, all I get is the flashing folder/face. I hook it up again with firewire to the Macbook and the install shows up. What step did I miss???

Are you using a retail copy of Leopard?  If it's the one that came with your MacBook, it's machine specific and won't install on your G4. GUID is an intel partition method, you need Mac OS Extended (journaled).

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