Did recent Tiger update break DVD playing?

I've been through the discussions in this forum, as well as the forums for Software Updates, Flat Panel iMacs, etc. It looks like a lot of people are recently having the same problem I am. DVDs are not being recognized as playable.
I have a flat panel 1Ghz iMac G4 with a Superdrive. I have always had the ability to read and write DVDs and CDs. Recently, I tried to play a DVD. I put it in the drive, and it sat for about a minute, then spit it out. I've tried DVDs that I have burned on this computer, as well as DVDs from other computers and commercial DVDs. None are recognized.
I am able to read and rip CDs just fine.
So, with so many people having this problem lately, is it possible that a recent software update has broken DVD readability on our computers? I have Applecare, and am going to call Apple on Monday. I may just take my computer down to the Apple Store. I'd like to hear from anyone that has had a chance to talk with Apple about this problem.
Thanks, Jim

Hi Jim,
"Is it possible that a recent software update has broken DVD readability on our computers?
Well, mine reads DVDs and CDs just like before with no problem.
I didn't read the other threads by the other "people [who] are recently having the same problem", but what kind of fix were recommended?
- Carefully clearing caches and repairing Disk before the 10.4.3 Update then Repairing Permissions?
- Trying to delete the ~/Library/Preferences/com.apple.DVDPlayer.plist file?
Hopefully this is not about a firmware problem concerning some hardware but not some other?..
Good luck!
Axl

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