Mac OS X Leopard Server 10.5 - Licence Upgrade (10 Client - Unlim Client)

Hi.
I've bought the Mac OS X Leopard Server 10.5 - Licence Upgrade (10 Client - Unlim Client). But now I realize that I own only the Mac OS X Server Version 10.4. And I do need only the 10 User-Licence.
Is it possible to install just a 10 Client-Version from this Edition? Or do I have to get a new Version?
Bye,
Nico

Let me get this clear: you have a copy of Mac OS X 10.4 Server, and bought a 10 user to unlimited user upgrade of Mac OS X 10.5. Is that correct? If it is, then sorry, but you cannot use the 10.5 license upgrade; it's not valid with 10.4 Server (the serial number format is different between 10.4 and 10.5). The 10.5 license upgrade is only usable with a copy of Mac OS X 10.5 10-user edition. So you'll have to purchase a copy of 10.5 10-user, or (if possible) just return the license upgrade and purchase a copy of 10.5 Server Unlimited Users.
If I've misunderstood, please post back and clarify what it is you have and want to accomplish.

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