Burning DVD Plug-in?

When I open iDVD 6 it says that that i don't have the plug-in to burn a DVD.
What plug-in do I need? Where can I get it?

Well, im not good with this technical stuff!! Im only 14 and I don't knnow bout this kind of thing very much! sorry! so I really appreciate help!!!.
I have a Mac OS X using a Mac Mini.
these're just some stuff i see on 'about this mac:
Mac OS X ver. 10.4.5
Processor 1.5 GHz Intel Core Solo
Memory 512 MB DDR2 SDRAM
StartUp Disk Macintosh HD
oh, wait in the 'more info:
Hardware Overview::
Machine Name: Mac mini
Machine Model: Macmini1,1
CPU Type: Intel Core Solo
Number Of Cores: 1
CPU Speed: 1.5 GHz
Memory: 512 MB
Bus Speed: 667 MHz
Boot ROM Version: MM11.004B.B00
Serial Number: G86178A9U35
SMC Version: 1.3f2
L2 Cache: 2 MB
and no I looked up Superdrive in the 'spotlight' and I guess I don't have that.

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Hello
I have a 12" PowerBook G4 fitted with a SuperDrive running Tiger 10.4.11. My machine will still play & burn CD's it will still play DVD's but it will not burn DVD's.
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Do I have to buy iLife too
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It is also worth noting that it is an extreme rarity for updates to cause upsets to your system, as they have all been extensively beta-tested, but they may well reveal pre-existing ones, particularly those of which you may have been unaware. If you are actually aware of any glitches, make sure they are fixed before proceeding further.
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Turn off sleep mode for both screen and hard disk.
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