Reinstalling 10.4 using disks from another computer

Hello,
Hope you can help me out! The time has come to reinstall OS 10.4 on my very full, and very slow, iMac G5. Unfortunately, I can't find the install disks that came with my computer when I bought it three years ago.
My sister owns an Intel iMac (same shape as mine but with built-in camera) and still has her disks. Would it be possible to use her disks instead?
Cheers!

No. Aside from the fact that the Intel version of Tiger cannot boot a PPC Mac, it would also violate the software license to install on more than one CPU. You will have to purchase your won retail version of Tiger. Look for copies on eBay or at FastMac.com. Be sure to purchase only full retail discs. The package comes with three discs that have black labels with a large gray "X". A fourth disc has the XTools installer.

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