Can i upgrade my Imac from 10.5.8 to snow leopard?

So i have an Imac from around 2006, id IMac 7,1 with no upgrades, just the basic. Its currently on 10.5.8 software (Leopard), but i do have the dvd disc for snow leopard (10.6). Is it possible to upgrade the software on the mac, as i heard it wasnt from a friend. Also if i can use the disc to upgrade, what would happen to all the programmes (e.g word, photoshop) and pictures, videos etc. or would it be totally fine?

The system requirements are printed on the box. If you have an Intel Mac, which it seems you do, it should support it. I would strongly advise that you max out the RAM before you attempt to install it.
Applications you have installed now should remain in place when you upgrade, as should data.

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