LG GSA-E10L Super Multi DVD Rewriter for iMac???

I need to install a newer version of Mac OS on the old iMac I have to use. The problem is that my iMac is not equipped with DVD drive, and the instalation software is on DVD disk.
A friend of mine has offered to lend me an external DVD drive: LG GSA-E10L Super Multi DVD Rewriter, but it seems to be (surprise, surprise!) not compatible with Mac computers.
Is there any way I can still use it?
Any help will be appreciated.
Abadon
(a new Mac user - already frustrated...)
iMac G4 700 MHz Flat Panel   Mac OS X (10.2.x)   no DVD drive
iMac G4 700 MHz Flat Panel   Mac OS X (10.2.x)   no DVD drive

Hello and Welcome to Apple Discussions. 
Here are the possible solutions for you to achieve installing the latest & greatest OS X on this 5 year old iMac:
Media Exchange Programme (swap your DVD for CDs).
Buy Tiger on CDs (link).
Purchase an External Firewire DVD±RW DL Burner (link).
The iMac G4 15" 700MHz CD-RW only shipped with 128Mb RAM. 256Mb is the bear minimum for OS X 10.4 so you should look at installing a 512Mb SODIMM for a 640MB total. See RAMSEEKER (link) for prices and here for installation instructions (link). To check how much RAM you have now go to  > About this Mac.
Please let us know how you get on.
cheers
mrtotes

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