Installing OSX.4 from an external DVD

I have an old B&W G3 that only has a CD. It won't seem to let me start up from my external DVD, although it sees the OSX.4 disk. Is there a way to install this OS from my external DVD, or do I have to put the DVD on the internal ATA chain or do I have to buy CD's?
Thanks!

Your computer probably doesn't support the use of an USB drive to start up your computer, and it doesn't support FireWire booting. An internal drive needs to be used.
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