System 9.2 to Tiger

My old iBook G3 (graphite) is running system 9.2 and I would like to replace it with Tiger. Everytime I inserted the install disk (Tiger - received from Apple), the system displays the message that the inserted disk is not initialized and ask me if I want to initialize it. I tried so many time without success.
Is the drive not capable reading the DVD or the drive is defective?
Any solution or suggestion to solve the problem?

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Here are images of the Full Retail Version, of the Panther Install CDs, that must be used.
Is that what you are using?
If not, Panther, is no longer available directly from the Apple Online Store, as Tiger 10.4.x is the most up to date OS.
If you know what to look for, a Full Retail Version, of the Panther Install CDs, can be purchased rather inexpensively, at some online Apple retailers, Amazon, eBay, FastMac, HardCore Mac, etc.
Be sure not to purchase grey, upgrade or machine specific CDs or DVDs.
Panther is only on CDs, not DVDs.
The discs should look exactly like the images in the above links, and not say Upgrade, CPU Drop-in DVD, or "This software is part of a hardware bundle purchase - not to be sold seperately." on them.
Additional info in these links.
Using OS X Install CDs/DVDs On Multiple Macs
What's A Computer Specific Mac OS X Release
Software Update, Upgrade: What's The Difference?
Scrutinize this item Panther On eBay, very carefully, and if in doubt, ask questions of the seller before purchasing.
Once Panther 10.3.x is installed, you can use the 10.3.9 Combo Update, to upgrade to the final version..
Review these Apple documents for Panther System Requirements,
and Additional Panther System Requirements.
Shop Carefully, Examine All Documentation, And I Wish You Success!
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