Potential Time Machine backup drive?

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iMac G4 800 MHz, 512 MB, 60 GB Hard Drive, Mac OS X 10.5.8 Leopard
I have an iMac G4 (outdated, I know, don't judge) running Leopard 10.5.8 on a 60 GB hard drive (really only 55 GB). I also have a 320 GB 2.5" hard drive sitting on a shelf, which I'm not currently using, but I am planning on buying a USB or Firewire/USB enclosure for it, though probably the former, because they're cheaper.

If I get an enclosure for this hard drive, and plug it into my iMac, will it work fine for Time Machine? Thanks for your help! :)
 
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2017 27" iMac, 10.5" iPad Pro, iPhone 8, iPhone 11, iPhone 12 Mini, Numerous iPods, Monterey
If I get an enclosure for this hard drive, and plug it into my iMac, will it work fine for Time Machine? Thanks for your help!
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It'll work if you format it to the Mac OS Journaled file system.
 

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