Is the Core 2 Duo the same as Core Duo?

Just checking Lion compatibility with my Mac Mini (Intel Core Duo) and Macbook (Intel Core Duo).   Both about 3-4 years old.  The system requirements for Lion specify Intel 2 Core Duo.   Is this different?

Last MacBook Intel Core Duo came out in 2005, it's 6 years old.
Last MacMini with a Core Duo came out in 2006, it's 5 years old.

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  • Ask the Expert: Hierarchical Network Design, Includes Core, Distribution, and Access

    Welcome to the Cisco® Support Community Ask the Expert conversation.  This is an opportunity to learn and ask questions about hierarchical network design. 
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    Dear Leo,
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    Aggregation—A three-layer hierarchy has two aggregation points:
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    Routing policy—The routing policy is deployed within the distribution layer in a three- layer design and along the distribution/core edge. You can also deploy routing policies along the access/distribution edge, particularly route and topology summarization, to hide information from other zones that are attached to the same distribution layer zone.
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