How do create I dual-boot Mac?

I have recently installed Lion OS but have found that some Power Pc programmes don't work with Lion. I still want to use these applications. Is it possible to set up a dual-boot mac keeping Lion but also having Snow Leopard as well so I can use these apps, and how is this done?
Any help welcome
thanks

I have done the same thing as you are talking about without problems.
Have a look here for instructions on how to do it (btw, it assumes you have the white SL install disk).
http://www.maciverse.com/installing-snow-leopard-onto-an-external-hard-drive.htm l

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