Installation iWork 06 - Serial Number isn't Valid

Hi
I originally bought my mac in 06, but it was a Monday Morning Mac and after numerous failures, Apple exchanged it for a new in '08. I have just tried to install my old iWork 06 - I had previously uninstalled it from the duff mac and was assured that I'd be able to run it on the new one - and the serial number comes up as invalid.
Ideas?
The serial number is the one on my original packaging.
Thanks, in advance.

After the trial expires the iWork applications become "viewers" allowing you to still see any documents. You would not be able to edit, print, etc. There is no absolute need to delete iWork '08, but OS X would always try to open documents with the newer version. So, unless you absolutely need that Numbers document, I would delete iWork '08. Just drag the iWork '08 folder from Applications to the Trash.
If you do have iWork '06 installed, you should be able to just launch one of the apps & enter your serial number. It it doesn't give you that option, go to HD > Library > Preferences & delete the com.apple.iWork.plist, empty the Trash & then start one of the applications again. You should get the splash page with to option to enter your serial number.

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