Replacing DVD/CD Drive (Question)

Hello!
I need to replace dvd/cd drive in the PowerMac G4 (AGP). Looking to add DVD+RW/CD. Can I purchase any DVD+RW/CD drive? Most DVD+RW/CD box says Windows specs.
Thanks,
Jamie

Hello!
Thanks for your reply. I have data on the DVD-R disks and it won't boot or show up on the Powermac G4 desktop. I see Best Buy sells internal drives, but not sure it's Mac?
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/LG+-+Super-Multi+24x+Internal+DVD%26%23177%3BRW/CD-R W+Drive/2691169.p;jsessionid=A690FC3F349615E56DDE5EE94E44A435.bbolsp-app01-51?id =1218353455613&skuId=2691169&st=dvd%20drives&cp=1&lp=5

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