Tiger to Snow Leopard help please?!

Hey guys! I'm a bit lost and don't what to do.
I have a MacBook which runs 10.4.11. I've just a copy Snow Leopard but I've been told that I have to get Leopard first! Is this right? I don't want stick the DVD in and go for an install and mess it all up! My MacBook is my life!
Cheers
Righini

Hi righini;
How much RAM do you have in your Mac?
Also I suggest you clone your drive and test to be sure that you can boot from the clone first.
Allan

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