IPhoto 09 and Nikon's NEF format

I have a Nikon D90, iPhoto 06, Aperture 2.1.4, and run OS 10.6. I cannot import my Nikon's NEF files into iPhoto 06. I can upload and view them in Aperture.
If I upgrade to iPhoto 09, will I be able to upload and view them?

Johann
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the Nikon D90 is supported in OS X 10.5.7 and later - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1475 - If you upgrade to iPhoto '08 or '09 and OS X 10.5.7 or later it will work
LN
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