Is smc fan control compatible with leopard and intel imac?

Hi Does anybody know if smc fan control is compatible with the new alu imac and leopard?
Thank you

i use it all the time when i do video editing or when i boot up vista and play call of duty 4.....great application ,,,i highly recommend it to keep your mac cooled off.....

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CPU....................122F
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