Install newer OS version on old mac

Hi,
I was wandering if it's possible to install the latest OS version available on an old iMac.
Here's the specs:
Processor: 2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Memory: 1 GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM
The reason why I'm asking this, is that in order to use the iPad 2, I need a Mac OS X v10.5.8 or later, which I obviously don't have. So, in order to have the new gadget within few weeks, the only solution is to install a new OS on my old mac. If this is not possible, I'll have to use my money towards a new machine first and then the iPad.
Any suggestion?
Thanks for your time and consideration to this matter.

Hi,
You can upgrade to Leopard v10.5.8 on your iMac.
Leopard requirements:
http://support.apple.com/kb/SP517
You will need to purchase Leopard. Might be better prices elsewhere but start with Amazon as Leopard is no longer available from the Apple online store. I strongly recommend not purchasing from eBay.
Before you upgrade make sure there's enough free space on the iMac disk. Right or control click the MacintoshHD icon. Click Get Info. In the Get Info window you will see Capacity and Available. *Make sure you always have a minimum of 15% free disk space.*
Good idea to check out the iPad online manual here before purchasing.
http://manuals.info.apple.com/enUS/ipad_2_userguide.pdf
Carolyn

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