Importing RAW/orf files to iPhoto 6.0.4

I have a new Olympus SP500 UZ 6.0 megapixel digital camera - it is not on the list of "supported digital cameras".
However, I can download the pictures in RAW format using the software that came with the camera.
I can't figure out how to import them into iPhoto 6.0.4 once they are on my computer.
Is it possible or do I have to wait until this camera is "supported"?
I can't seem to import them into Photoshop or PowerPoint as well.
Am I screwed with trying to use this camera and my Powerbook?

If your camera is not supported, move the files to your desktop using Finder (if the memory card can be mounted). Then simply drag the RAW photos to the iPhoto photo pane, and release. It should import them. If you go into your preferences in iPhoto, and select the "Advanced" tab, you can specify that the RAW photos are saved as TIFFs within iPhoto, and also specify an external editor for RAW photos, such as Photoshop.
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