CS4 Install DVD does not mount on Macbook Pro after Maverick upgrade

I upgraded a Macbook Pro to Maverick from Snow Leopard. I want to install CS4 but when I put the DVD in the Superdrive, it spins and spins and eventually says that the DVD is blank. I have successfully mounted other DVD's so I don't think it is a drive problem. I have also tried the DVD in a newer model Macbook Pro and it mounts successfully. Does anyone have any idea what is causing the problem. More important, is there a different method I can use to install CS4?

I am not saying that the CS4 applications will not work but Adobe has never tested All CS4 applications on MAC Maverick. It might or might not work.
http://helpx.adobe.com/creative-suite/kb/system-requirements-cs4-point-products.html
But yes if that works, its good. I just wanted to keep you updated in case in future if the application gives you any issue with the performance.
Help Articles:
http://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/global/mac-os-mavericks-compatability.html
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