IMac G5 Leopard Install (New Question, Old Problem)

I've been through a number of the boards over the last two weeks, but I have yet to solve my install problem. I bought the Leopard family pack and promptly installed on my intel mac mini (no problems). However, I have not been able to install on my iMac G5. After I insert the Leopard disk, go through the various prompts and restart the Mac, all I get is a grey screen the spinning pizza. I never get the option to "archive and install". I have gone through the terminal and removed some of the application enhancer programs (as noted in earlier posts). However, the result is still the same. Am I doomed to backing up my disk, wiping it clean, and installing Leopard at that point? Beforehand, thanks for any advice and help.

When I insert the Leopard DVD, it does boot and the "install leopard" icon appears on the screen. After clicking on the icon and inputing my password, my Mac restarts. At that point, I can hear the DVD turning in the drive but the only thing that comes up is the grey screen and the turning circle.

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Ok actually having the prototypes as visuals are very helpful you should file a feature request.
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