Installation Problems for Photoshop cs3 on imac os x "PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!"

I have recentley purchased a new imac. I have been trying to load my Photoshop v10 CS3 on to it, since i got it, however, once the I enter the CD, the Software shows up with all the relevant information to install! BUT the "SETUP" icon shows as a blank sheet of paper & when i double click it, it opens a new "MSDOS" window containing a load of text!
Im really confused about this, and cannot understand why i cannot install it onto my imac...
Would be greatful if someone has a solution, or can explain a reason WHY this is happening!
Thanks.
slr. x

Well, who told you it was for a Mac? If you bought it at a retail store, you should be able to take it back there and exchange it for a Mac copy. If you bought it used, you should demand a refund from whoever you bought it from.
Of course, that is all assuming it's actually a Windows copy, and there's not something else going on... What does it say on the CD? My Photoshop Elements CD is very clearly labeled "Macintosh."

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