OSX Compatibility - Fresh Install

Hi Gang
I have a Dual Core 2.0 late 2005.
Already went thru hoops trying to install an older OEM Black OSX disc, (from my 1.8 SP), before I realized it was not compatible, (would not boot).
I've read the article below thoroughly, but I'm not still not clear if a 10.4.6 Black OSX disc will work. The Apple Specs. clearly state the disc needs to be 10.4.4 for Late 2005. The build version 8E90, 8G32 designations are never printed on the disc.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2191
You would think anything later than 10.4 would work?
Thank You
Mike

Klaus you did not understand my question;
It was my impression (as I stated), you would think 10.4.6 would work in a Dual Core late 2005, since Apple Specs clearly state it needs to be 10.4.4
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2191
Naturally I'd download the update for 10.4.11
Why wouldn't this work?
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OSX OS Compatibility - Fresh Install

Hi Gang
I have a Dual Core 2.0 late 2005.
Already went thru hoops trying to install an OEM Black OSX disc, (from my older 1.8 SP), before I realized it was not compatible, (would not boot).
I've read the article below thoroughly, but I'm not still not clear if a 10.4.6 Black Retail/OEM OSX disc will work. The Apple Specs. clearly state the disc needs to be 10.4.4 for a Late 2005. The build version designations; 8E90, 8G32 (for the stated disc), are never printed on the disc.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2191
In this particular case, you would think anything later than 10.4 would work?
Thank You
Mike

hatter
For clarification, I do NOT have an intel Mac.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2191
Naturally I'd download the update for 10.4.11
Why wouldn't this work?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180577774548&ssPageName=ADME: B:BODO:US:1

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Hello guys,
Sorry I am kind of newbie with this stuff but I have a question and I hope you can help.
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