Ejecting DVD from iMac Core Duo when there is no OSX system on the HD

I used the Install DVD to erase the HD prior to disposal. As there is now no OSX system on the HD I can not eject the DVD. I've tried Disk Util off the DVD and Terminal but nothing works.
Any other ideas other than installing a limited OSX to eject the DVD.
Roger
iMac was Snow lepoard now empy

Many thanks it worked. I had to plug the mouse in the back of the iMac and not in the keyboard.
Roger

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