My mac has a intel core duo, not a intel 2 core duo, can I still upgrade to lion

My Mac has an intel core duo processor, will I still be able to upgrade to Lion? What do I need to do if I can't?

I have a similar question.
I have a 2006 xeon macpro.
Will i beable to upgrade to lion.
I saw this on the website today.
Step 1:Make sure your Mac can run Lion.
Your Mac must have an Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, or Xeon processor to run Lion. Find out if your current Mac has one of these processors by clicking the Apple icon at the top left of your screen, then choosing About This Mac.
Here is what i have.
Processor Name: Dual-Core Intel Xeon
Processor Speed: 2.66 GHz
Will i be good to upgrade?
Thanks
AL

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I do think you should ask yourself if upgrading to Lion is the right course to take.
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My mac has a intel core duo, not a intel 2 core duo, can I still upgrade to lion

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