Can't eject Install DVD (Tiger)

While attempting (unsuccessfully) to install OSX 10.4 I can't remove the disk! When moving the icon to the "trash" , I get an "unexpected error" msg. (code =-36). Using the eject button accomplishes nothing. Even turning off and restart doesn't help. What can I do?
To elaborate: the install process-got to the original window, clicked on OSX Install,"continue" led to restart; but everything hung up with the blue background .

Was the install DVD you were using a retail version (black with silver X) or a machine specific version (gray), that won't work?
If Kappy's suggestion doesn't work, look at these links:
A dozen ways to eject or unmount a recalcitrant CD or DVD
http://www.osxfaq.com/dailytips/08-2002/08-12.ws
Ejecting media in Mac OS X: Removing 'stuck' CDs/DVDs
http://www.macfixit.com/article.php?story=20041011075232575
Power Macintosh G3 and G4: About the DVD-RAM Drive
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=HT3072
PowerPC-based Macintosh: How to eject a disc when other options don't work
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106752
Force Eject (10.3 or later) - Can be used to eject any removable disk that the system will not eject. http://mac.softpedia.com/progDownload/Force-Eject-Download-34780.html
 Cheers, Tom

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