Install OS from scratch on an old 20" iMac?

Hi,
I inherited an old 20" iMac (the white plasic model). The hard drive has been completely wiped out (it was done as a security measure by the company getting rid of it), and I didn't get any CDs with it.
I know the machine is an Intel Core Duo 2.0 Ghz.
What do I need to get this machine running again? I have Leopard CDs from a much newer aluminum iMac, as well as Snow Leopard upgrade discs, but I don't think either of those will enable me to install the OS from scratch on a completely blank machine.
Thanks.

Use the Snow Leopard upgrade disks. They will work.
Regards,
Captfred
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