Can I upgrade my iMac 10.5.8 with a copy of my Macbook Leopard?

I have an iMac 2.66mhz Intel Dual Core, etc. running Leopard 10.5.8. It is working just fine, I probably should just leave it alone, but I am also getting a Macbook for my birthday, that will be running SnowLeopard. Is it possible for me to upgrade my iMac, with the SnowLeopard disk that comes with the Macbook? Or, do I have to purchase the upgrade package for my iMac? Thanks for any info!

You'll need to purchase the upgrade...
The OS install disk that comes delivered with a Mac is specific to that type mac.

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I'm curioous if anyone can tell me if I can upgrade my IMac running Snow Leopard can be upgraded and have the capability to run the new, more feature rich Lion software?
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Upgrade the RAM....
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Sadly... they don't have all the answers. As someone who use to serve in the capacity (Mac Genius) it can definitely be a challenging position. You're "the voice" of Apple's service policy & procedures. Sounds like the person you spoke with got it wrong this time. It's definitely worth a follow up, because like I said, I've got a machine in my household that's living proof of compatibility between a 7200 RPM drive and 13" MBP (Early 2011).
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I know I always appreciated when a customer made it known to me that I was wrong on something and supplied the right answer. I sure as heck don't have all the answers and if I can lead from my mistakes, well, I won't make them anymore.

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