Bootcamp will not read Windows 7 DVD.

When attempting to install Windows 7, bootcamp will not read the Windows 7 disk (DVD disk purchased from Microsoft). Message tells me disk is blank. Inserted disk in a Windows PC, confirmed Windows 7 disk has all data on it.
MacBook (regular) mid 2008 running OSX 10.8.2, Bootcamp 5.0.

If you want to run MS Windows Simultaneously with OS X you can buy either Parallels or VMWare Fusion. Follow the installation instructions for the app you choose, both do the same thing. There are several advatages of using Parallels or Fusion including:
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