Install Leopard on Tiger MBP using Restore Disk from Leopard MBP

As the title suggests, I just bought a new Leopard MBP which, of course, comes with the restore disks. I tried to install Leopard on my old MBP using those disks and it says "This software can not be installed on this machine."
I thought as long as it's the same machine (MBP) this would work?
I also tried installing using target disk (with FW), still the same message.

There are several different versions of restore disks, noted by the disk Version Number on the disks themselves. Only certain versions will work with certain machines. I have seen versions 1.0 through i believe 1.3 for MBP Leopard restore disks, so it is kind of luck of the draw. A straight Leopard will normally work on anything though. Also there is only licensing for 1 use of that particular copy of Leopard that comes with the purchase of your new MPB. Trying to install Leopard on both machines is illegal, breaks the EULA, and is considered software piracy. When/if you log online, your computer calls home to Apple to let them know what is going. If Apple would so choose, they can press charges resulting in at least a $250,000 fine and prison time. Just and FYI/cautionary piece of advice especially when asking those types of questions in an Apple owned forum.

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