IMovie Slow on C2D iMac

Hello!
I'm trying to import a short m4a 4 minute clip and its taking 30 minutes to "Generate Thumbnails" on a Core 2 Duo iMac with 2GB of RAM! Help!

Will Imovie 06 run on an Intel Imac?
Yes.
Where is the best place to download it from?
Click here for it.
Do I need to get rid of Imovie 08 before I download 06
No.
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