Lost original boot disc for ibook, and forgot password, help

I have an older ibook from 2003 and i lost the software that came with it for loading mac osx. I forgot the password cause i havent used it in over a year and now i am wondering if i can reset the passwords with the cd from my new powerbook i bought earlier this year. If not, how do i get back on this computer, do i have to find someone with the same ibook boot cd and use theirs to reset my system???

I'm pretty sure the PowerBook disc will work. Just insert it, restart the computer, and press and hold the "c" key before the startup chime, and until you see the grey apple. Once the installer opens, go up to the installer menu (next to the blue apple) and choose the option to reset your password.
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