Can I use an iMac install disk on another iMac?

My wife just bought a 2010 iMac (3.06 GHz Intel Core i3), and it's identical to mine, but it didn't come with the 10.6 install disk.
Can she use mine?
I can't seem to find a solid answer.
Thank you

No.  System DVDs are machine specific.  Your wife needs to get the system DVDs from the place she purchased the comp from.  Older Macs are not to be sold w/o them per Apple's license agreement.
You can get replacement System Install & Restore CD/DVDs from Apple's Customer Support - in the US, (800) 767-2775 - for a nominal S&H fee. You'll need to have the model and/or serial number of your Mac available.
If you're not in the US, you may need to go through the regional Apple Store that serves your location to find the contact number. Here's a list of links to all of those - http://store.apple.com/Catalog/US/Images/intlstoreroutingpage.html Another resource:  International Support Phone #s.

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