Max OS X Snow Leopard on x86 hardware

I always wanted to use a Macintosh, so I went and got some software. However, I'm afraid I don't know what to do, it's a .dmg, and that file type won't work on Windows x86 hardware, or atleast I don't think it will. I want to dual boot it with my Windows XP. So, like would it install to a separate partition and even run the installer if I tried to boot using it, and then installed Mac OS X Snow Leopard, even though it is a .dmg?

Hi Lyoko92;
In addition to what Baltwo said it is illegal to install OS X on non-Apple hardware.
Allan

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