Can't install OSX on a Macbook with Windows XP!! alone on it

Hey,
I have a Macbook pro on which i have only Windows XP . I want to install OS X10.5 on it and by no means i can boot the machine from DVD.
I have tried the this below,
1. To boot on Safe mode - dint work
2. To boot in Single user mode - dint work
3. Tried to open Firmware command-option-O-F - dint work
4. Tried to boot from DVD using 'C' -Dint work
5. Clicked 'options' button on boot, it will show, windows partition and CD but when i click on CD it will get stuck
Is there anyway, i can boot from Mac OS x 10.5 DVD and install it on this machine?
Thanks.

If the machine is older than December 15, 2008, it may use the 10.5.6 retail installer shown on this tip, and possibly the 10.5.4, or 10.5.1, or 10.5.(0) retail installers depending on its age:
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-2275
If the machine is newer than December 15, 2008, you must the 10.5 installer that came with it.
If the machine is newer than August 28, 2009, it won't support 10.5 at all, except possibly 10.5 Server. Check the 10.5 server forum if that might be something that you are willing to consider. Most everything that runs in 10.5 can in 10.6.
If the machine is newer than July 20, 2011, it can't run 10.6 at all, and must run 10.7 when it comes to Mac OS X client. Again server editions may run as well. The server forums are here: https://discussions.apple.com/community/servers_enterprise_software

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