Switching from Linux to Mac Os X Snow Leopard 10.6?

Hello, I recently bought a Mac Os X Snow Leopard 10.6 installation disc. Now, I have a Linux Operating System. How can I install mac on this operating system? Can I just change my BIOS settings? Please help. All help is appreciated. Thank you.
My system specs:
Gateway M6309 32-bit laptop
Linux Mint 13

I would like a refund then. I just bought here on amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Mac-version-10-6-3-Snow-Leopard/dp/B001AMHWP8/ref=sr_1_1?i e=UTF8&qid=1361314954&sr=8-1&keywords=mac+os+x+10.6+snow+leopard
And as far as I know, it says nowhere that it's only for installation on apple computers. I am really upset right now, I just spent 34 dollars for nothing.

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