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iMac G5 New Hard Drive, No Discs - Best Options? Ideas?
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<blockquote data-quote="MacJohn" data-source="post: 718727" data-attributes="member: 66065"><p>Hi! I'm hoping someone can help me with this --- I have a used iMac G5 that came without the original discs.</p><p></p><p>The hard drive failed, so I got a replacement, formatted drive, but now I need OS X discs --- I've seen several different options, but I'm looking for the most economical option (saving $ for other upgrades <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />).</p><p></p><p>- I thought I could just order replacement "original" discs from Apple, but when I called them, they said they no longer have discs for my iMac G5.</p><p></p><p>- If I buy "Media Only" OS X discs online, do I qualify for a license, since I'm the owner of the iMac (and if so, how do I get one)?</p><p></p><p>- If neither of these is viable, what's my best option (bite the bullet and get full retail Tiger/Leopard, get another version and upgrade, etc.)?</p><p></p><p>Thank you in advance for your time!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MacJohn, post: 718727, member: 66065"] Hi! I'm hoping someone can help me with this --- I have a used iMac G5 that came without the original discs. The hard drive failed, so I got a replacement, formatted drive, but now I need OS X discs --- I've seen several different options, but I'm looking for the most economical option (saving $ for other upgrades :)). - I thought I could just order replacement "original" discs from Apple, but when I called them, they said they no longer have discs for my iMac G5. - If I buy "Media Only" OS X discs online, do I qualify for a license, since I'm the owner of the iMac (and if so, how do I get one)? - If neither of these is viable, what's my best option (bite the bullet and get full retail Tiger/Leopard, get another version and upgrade, etc.)? Thank you in advance for your time! [/QUOTE]
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