Startup disk caused macbook to stop boot

I figured out when it stopped booting up. when I tried to start up with the leopard disk that came with my computer it never would work with the C button held down. i kept trying over and over and the it just stopped altogether and now it will not boot at all no matter what I try.

Hi. Exactly what do you mean by now it won't boot up at all? You say you were trying to boot off the Leopard DVD, why were you doing this. Was there another problem? What happens when you press the power button? Do you see or hear the things described in http://www.tekserve.com/service/mac-faq/cant-start/blinking-question-mark-beeps. php or http://www.tekserve.com/service/mac-faq/cant-start/blinking-symbol-folder.php or do you reach a blue screen like is described in http://www.tekserve.com/service/mac-faq/cant-start/blue-screen-stays-on.php?
Also, your signature says you're running Mac OS 10.4.10. Is this true or do you have the latest version of Tiger, 10.4.11?
Hope to hear from you soon!
Jeremy A.
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