New MacBook can't open iPhoto

I just got a new MacBook and when I try to open iPhoto, the icon in the dock bounces up and down but it doesn't open. I re-installed iPhoto from the installation disks and that made no difference. Anybody our there have any idea what the problem could be?

I did do a disk utility repair of permissions. I tried opening from the applications folder, but no luck. Also no luck with any of the iLife '08 Applications, same deal. Am trying an Archive Install from the disks that came with the MacBook at the moment (or, rather, hours). Thanks for your suggestions.

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what system version are you running?
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Thank you for the update. I recommend verifying that you are signed in with the same Apple ID associated with or used to purchase iPhoto on the App Store under the Store menu.
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