Installing 10.6 on a formatted drive with no install DVD

Hi,
I have an intel 2006 core duo iMac which has a formatted drive (Mac OS Extended (Journaled)). I want to instal Snow Leopard on this iMac, the latest version of OS X I can I believe, but I do not have the install DVD.
I have a Snow Leopard DVD which came with my MacBook Pro, but when I tried to use that an error told me that Snow Leopard could not be installed on the iMac. I know it can as I have seen it running.
Is this because I am trying to use the DVD that came with my MacBook Pro? If so, what are the options available to me to get a copy of the OS that I can install from?
Many thanks,
Ian

You cannot use an installer DVD for another model. They are usually incompatible and it's illegal.
You can purchase Snow Leopard by contacting Customer Service: Contacting Apple for support and service - this includes international calling numbers. The price is $19.99 plus tax. You will receive physical media - DVD - by mail.
After you install Snow Leopard you will have to download and install the Mac OS X 10.6.8 Update Combo v1.1 to update Snow Leopard to 10.6.8 and give you access to the App Store.
Depending upon the actual model you have you may be able to install Lion on it. You can purchase Lion by contacting Customer Service: Contacting Apple for support and service - this includes international calling numbers. The cost is $19.99 (as it was before) plus tax. It's a download. You will get an email containing a redemption code that you then use at the Mac App Store to download Lion. Save a copy of that installer to your Downloads folder because the installer deletes itself at the end of the installation.
Snow Leopard General requirements
1. Mac computer with an Intel processor
2. 1GB of memory
3. 5GB of available disk space
4. DVD drive for installation
5. Some features require a compatible Internet service provider; fees may apply.
6. Some features require Apple’s MobileMe service; fees and terms apply.
Lion System Requirements
1. Mac computer with an Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, or Xeon processor
2. 2GB of memory
3. OS X v10.6.6 or later (v10.6.8 recommended)
4. 7GB of available space
5. Some features require an Apple ID; terms apply.

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