10.4.11 update crashed my computer

When software update tried to install 10.4.11, it complained that it could not do it. I downloaded the combo package from apple and that stopped at %67 with the same complaint. Now the computer won't start and is perpetually stuck in the startup screen with the apple logo and the spinning wheel. I tried booting from the installation dvd but only the HD shows up as an option. Any help is greatly appreciated.

I wonder if the Intel version of 10.4.11 has been used in error.
If the tray won't open I would suggest using Target Disk Mode with the iMac G5 to either run the hardware test, disk repair or ultimately perhaps archive and install.
I think you forget the link above
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106752
kind regards to both
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