Can I use SnowLeopard discs from my MBP to install on old MB ??? Y / N ???

Hello,
This is simply a question of permissions: Assuming Snow Leopard is compatible with my old MB (2gb mem., 2ghz Intel Core Duo, 80gb HD), can I take the discs that just came with my new MacBook Pro and use them to install Snow Leopard on my old machine (Currently Running 10.4.11 Tiger)? Is that allowable or is it a big NO NO from APPLE's point of view (i.e. am I supposed to buy a separate copy, or do I now own what I've got on one machine outright-enough to install on a second?)...
Answers appreciated.
Cheers,
DB.

Welcome to Apple Discussions.
Yes, it is a no-no from a license standpoint, as it is only a single-user license.
Also, be aware that disks that ship with your computer are hardware specific and should not be used to try to install on different hardware.
-mj

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