DVD drive won't recognize iLife '08 install CD

First generation G5, Mac OS 10.4.11
When I insert the install CD for iLife '08 into the drive, it spins away for about a minute and then ejects it with no error message. The same install CD works fine on my laptop. Other install CD's work on this same G5.
Anything I can try to get my Mac to open the iLife '08 install CD? If not, can I download the iLife '08 install files without having to purchase it again?
Thanks.

Hi Brian White3
Do you have another mac?. .I would try to transfer the files from one mac to the other one . I did that for dvd studio pro and it worked out fine . If you have a router setup in your house turn on the file sharing option . You can also try to run your other mac to transfer the files too. I can also tell to use a back up drive and load the file to it . As for why it wont load off the dvd Im not for sure on that one .
Let me no if you need more help.

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