How do I install snow leopard on late 08 aluminum macbook

I have the install disc from a macbook I bought last year with 10.6 and I want to put it on my 08 aluminum macbook with 10.5. Is it possible?

Not unless it's the same model. Each gray installation disk has only the files and drivers for the model that it shipped with. You can order a retail Snow Leopard 10.6 install disk for $29 as long as you have at least 1gb of RAM and 5gb of free space on your hard drive.  http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573Z/A?mco=MTY3ODQ5OTY  The retail disks have every file and driver needed for all models of Macs

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