Can I install Leopard 10.5 on my MacBook Pro Intel core i5?

I have a MacBook Pro 15" 2.4ghz Intel Core i5 and it comes with Snow Leopard. I'm having so many problems with Snow Leopard that I really want to install Leopard 10.5 instead. If I buy a proper retail version of Leopard 10.5, will it install properly on my MacBook Pro?
Many thanks
Daniel

lorddlm1 wrote:
I have a MacBook Pro 15" 2.4ghz Intel Core i5 and it comes with Snow Leopard. I'm having so many problems with Snow Leopard that I really want to install Leopard 10.5 instead. If I buy a proper retail version of Leopard 10.5, will it install properly on my MacBook Pro?
Many thanks
Daniel
Maybe we can help you better by asking why you would even consider downgrading to a 2 year old operating system.

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