MacBook Pro :: Unable To Boot From Lion DVD For Installation On Different Partition

Jun 5, 2014

I bought a MacBook that came with Mavericks installed. I want to install Lion on different partition. When I try to boot from the Lion install DVD a "no" symbol comes up, a circle with a slash through it. 

What is preventing it from booting? Where is it stored? How do I get rid of it? 

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