Restore Software Disk not seeing HD as restorable disk

I just wiped my G4 drive as I have moved on to an iMac. I want to pass on the computer to a family member, so I wanted to re-install the original software (restore software disks 1-4) but when I start up, and click on the drive, it says it is not a restorable image.
Can I skip the restore disks and just install Tiger directly on it? Or is there stuff on the restore disks that won't be on the drive if I don't restore, that is needed later by other software or system updates?
I am operating from an Edrive I created with TechTools. Could that be what is preventing the restore?
Thanks for any help!

Well that made me laugh, as I have been VERY angry since this happened. I did get as far as restoring, and getting the lastest iPod update installed.....BUT...once I connected and the songs started to upload, it freezes iTunes, and generally my desktop, and then after a few minutues an error "Attempting to copy to the disk "David's iPod" failed. The disk could not be read or written to"
The iPod is then frozen, and I am back to where I started.
I have given up, and will take it in to an Apple Store to get repaired some how. I did try to get the online form filled out, but that gives an error aswell!!!! Anyway, will let you know how I go and cost involved in Aussie dollars as not sure where you are....Cheers, David

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