Leopard just will not install on my ibook

I just bought a secondhand copy of OS X Leopard, to update my ibook G4.
Im pretty good with computers but I just don't understand why after the initial restart, nothing happens.
Its supposed to restart then come up with a window and you choose your language and choose where you want to install it etc, but all it does is just reload and show the first window - the same one that its shows when you first put the disc in.
Am I doing something wrong? Is the disc faulty?
Please help!!

It could be a couple of things.
1. Does your iBook have at least 867Mhz CPU and enough RAM?
Minimum System Requirements
* Mac computer with an Intel, PowerPC G5, or PowerPC G4 (867MHz or faster) processor
* 512MB of physical RAM
2. Are you using a retail Install DVD or a grey one? The grey ones are model specific and not suitable for general upgrading.
They are the obvious things to clear up first.
If the above is OK, Restart and hold down the C key to boot into the install DVD.

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