Tiger Installation Help

Ok i'm installing OS X Tiger using my iPod Mini because my G4 Cube doesn't have a DVD drive (CD-RW) I erased my ipod first then restored the image (.cdr) to it. OS X (10.3.9) reads it as the install DVD fine. I restart.
I booted off of the ipod, I get to the Apple Screen, it loads, then it goes to the blue screen and hangs. I can move the mouse around but there's nothing there.. just a blue screen. Is there any way I can fix this?
Thank You,
Marcus
Apple G4 Cube   Mac OS X (10.3.9)   OS X 10.3.9 / 450mhz / 576mb PC100 / CD-RW Drive / 20GB HDD

BBCB,
Welcome to Apple Discussions!
I understand the problem of dialup and huge downloads. Unfortunately it is a limitation of the technology. Improving dialup connectivity can be done by changing the dialup script sometimes, but for the amount of time it takes to download some of these upgrades, I strongly recommend you visit a local authorized reseller near you and ask if any will let you bring a flash drive or blank CD to have the updates burnt for you that you find you need.
There are these things to consider when you upgrade:
http://www.macmaps.com/upgradefaq.html
Disclaimer: Reference to links I make to my Macmaps.com website are a for your information only type reference. I do not get any profit from this page, and it is open to the public.

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