Remote disc multidisc install

I'm having trouble installing a program that comes on 2 discs. The first disc install fine, then I am prompted by the installer to insert the second disc. I insert the second disc on a 13" macbook pro, and nothing happens on my air. I went to the finder on the air and asked to share the second disc, and still no recognition or continuation of the install.
Has anyone attempted a multidisc install via remote disc? If so, did you encounter the same problem I am having? Were you able to continue the install, and if so, how? Thanks.

I had the same issue but it worked once I asked to use drive again, then double clicked on the disk in finder... this then mounts it to your desktop & voila.
Am running OS 10.6.6 on a MacBook Air using a 10.5.8 MacPro for a drive.
Hope it works for you.
C

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