IMac Install Discs And Remote Control ?

I have just purchased a 24" 2.8 GHz iMac.
1. The 2 double layer install DVDs appear to be just that .......... are they iMac specific or just normal Leopard installation discs ?
2. Have they stopped using magnets to hold the remote control on the computer ?

they are iMac specific
Yes, no more holding magnets stopped that when they went alu...
if you don't have it at too much o an angel you can rest it on top.. they should have given an alu remote to match it though. that might b why it doesn't stick any more you have to hide the un-matching remote lol

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