Upgrade Tiger directly to Snow Leopard

Have just rushed out and purchased iPhone4 without doing my research.
Have MacBook (with intel and 2GB RAM) running Tiger and need to upgrade to Leopard or Snow Leopard.
I have trawled these discussions forums for days and would just like one simple answer to a simple question.
Can I purchase the cheaper Snow Leopard upgrade pack:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Mac-OS-X-10-6-Retail-Snow-Leopard-Full-Version-MC223Z-A-/1 20658674413?pt=UKComputing_Software_Software_SR&hash=item1c17d142ed#ht_2935wt1056
Or do I need the full Mac Box Set?
I have already purchased iWorks and am not bothered about getting iLife.
I appreciate any simple advice you may offer.
Many thanks
Susie from Swansea in Wales

Yes, you can upgrade directly to Snow Leopard from 10.4 using the basic retail pack. Apple would prefer you buy the box set, and that's their official answer.
I strongly recommend you back up your files before you do the upgrade.
Good luck!
Matt

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