Trying to install mac os 10.5.3

I have a G4 I got that has mac os 10.2 or 10.3 on it with no disk I decided to wipe it wipe 9 and I did not I purchased an oem 10.3.5 dvd that says emac on it. So I asked the location where I got it from and he said it will work. I get no error saying incorect mac but I get the follwoing:
If I try to boot from dvd it takes forever to get to the selct language screen. I get no mouse or I get a stucj mouse whenI do get there. The mouse will move before this. Also the keyboard just barely runs. It's a special pc and mac keyboard but that shoudkn't do anything. What could the problem be? Am I doing somehting wrong. Can't install froim HD ad=s clicking on the installer says can't find target alias or somethign liek that. Any ideas? Fixes? I need mac os 10.3 to get inetrenet form wireless and more. Can something cause issues with the installation.

Usually a gray, model specific OS installer will not work on another model Mac. You need a retail installer (black with silver X).
 Cheers, Tom

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