Leopard DVD-Drive Requirements

Do I need a double-side DVD reader to download Leopard? I bought a bootleg copy from eBay ( was unaware it was a bootleg) and it would not download because it said it needed a double-side reading DVD drive. I have a Pioneer DVR-107D...will that work?

Return the bootleg. If the seller doesn't agree to a refund, contact the FBI.
With eBays recent problems regarding bootleg products, I'm confident you will have their support.
The Pioneer DVR-107 supports read of DVD-ROM dual layer media.
DVR-107D - Pioneer Product Archive

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k...
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Sure,
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Princess Karlotta:
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cornelius
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Memtest OS X...
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Rember is a freeware GUI for the memtest ...
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