Mac won't start with install disc 1-after kernal panic

so i thought i'd try to burn a dying Lacie disc to retrieve some files and when I did the kernel panic popped up. Now, I've had KPs before and usually resolved them with the two reinstal options using my original system discs. this time however when i manually put in the disc and held the c key down, the kp message came up and after a minute or two, the screen went to blue screen. Help! I've got to get this old machine up and going! now typing on a friends pc laptop.

Will it boot in Safe Mode? See
What is Safe Boot, Safe Mode? (Mac OS X)
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=107392
Takes a while to run, but it usually "fixes" problems.
 Cheers, Tom

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