Linking Two Macs Together?

Hello,
I've been thinking of getting two PowerMacs probably a G4 and a MacPro. My question is:
Is there a way to have one of the two, be the computer I use and have the other connected to it?
Essentially so that I could use the Superdrive, processor and Ram on the other mac. Somewhat to create one computer with another connected to it so I can use all of the computers features through one.
If it is possible How?
And what do I need to do it?
Also is this just a waste of money to get two?
I'll be using it for professional Final Cut Pro editing.
Thank You!
eMac 1ghz 768MB Ram SuperDrive 80gb HD Mac OS X (10.4.8)

I'm not quite sure that this question was answered but I too have the same type of question. I have two Macbook Pros, 1 Core Duo and 1 Core Duo 2. I would like to know if these two computers can be connected together where all hardware can be used, especially the Superdrives. Can 1 be used as the read and the other be used as the write for disc copy purposes?
Further, can all ports be utilized from 1 machine such as the firewire and USB ports where I may have a mouse connected, can the mouse be used for both machines. If an external HD is connected, can the HD be accessed by both machines? Thank you in advance for your knowledge
Macbook Pro Mac OS X (10.4.8)
Macbook Pro Mac OS X (10.4.8)

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