Tried to install 10.4, got an error message, now nothing works!!

So I got an 800Mhz eMac for my mother. It came with 10.2.8, she needed 10.4 to be able to install Skype. I got 10.4 on 16 discs and started installing it, at disc 9, I got an error message. After that it told me to insert OSX INSTALL disc 2. Everytime I put it in, it spits it back out, I tried every other disc, doesn't change anything. Tried restarting by putting in Disc 1 and doing the C button start-up, doesn't change anything. I even tried other restore discs that I have and no result.
Please Help, thank you

You will probably have to erase and install the operating system using the good disk. You may be able to backup if you can use Target Disk Mode to retrieve your critical data of the machine to another Mac.
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=58583
Furthermore you have broken your friend's license agreement by installing those disks on your computer. They are only licensed for use with your friend's computer.
In the future never try to circumvent the law like this, it can land you in deep trouble.
Once you are done backing up, use the startup manager to start the good disk, and go through the procedure to erase and install from the options of installation when you nothing but a keyboard and mouse connected:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106178

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