Boot OS X from USB drive?

[vinnybear]

I have a G4 QuickSilver PowerMac dual 1 Ghz running 10.4.9.
I also have a LaCie 20 GB Porche portable usb hard drive.
Is it possible to load a system folder, etc on the usb drive and start up from it on the powermac? I have seen differing views. If it is possible, what is the procedure?
Thanks

 

[PlaceofDis]

on that machine, no you cannot boot from a USB drive. Firewire would work though without a problem. only the Intel Macs can boot from a USB disk

 

[Super Macho Man]

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