Need help installing OS for Macbook

I have a black Macbook. I'm not use to using Macbooks, trying to fix it for a friend.
The model is a1181.
When I try to boot it up it just has grey screen, apple logo, and spinning gear.
Nothing ever comes it.
Another friend gave me the Macbook OS X Install DVD with Mac OS version 10.5.6
Disc Version 1.0 so I can try to reinstall the OS.
When I press C the disc boot up but it can't install
Well it didnt work. I read from other posts that even same model Macbooks may have different CDs.
Everything else is wiped out from the Laptop. I can't even click about Mac or nothing.
Only title bar is Mac OS installer.
Can't restore to early version.
My only solution is finding the right OS X CD (which my friend doesn't have) and install it so it can work again.
Can anyone point me in the right direction?
Do I go to an Apple Store and buy a disc? Will they help my install it in the Apple Store?
I desperately need guidance.
Please help.

DubSeide,
The Snow Leopard disc will do a clean install just fine. All you need to look for is the $29 single-user disc. There is also a family set for a higher price--you don't need this one.
10.6.3 is the current retail version available.
You need to have a working DVD drive in the computer and at least 1GB of RAM in the MacBook.
~Lyssa

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