I had to use the start up disk on my 2008 laptop and the Iphotos software is no longer. How can i get it back

Hello Mac4541,

It sounds like you may have reinstalled OS X on your 2008 MacBook and iPhoto didn't get installed.

Given the specifications of your unit, iPhoto may be on a separate install DVD.

MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) - Technical Specifications

(as an example, not quite sure of your model)

What’s in the box

• MacBook
• Display cleaning cloth
• 60W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, and power cord
• Lithium-polymer battery
• Install/restore DVDs
• Printed and electronic documentation

Installed software

• Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard (includes Time Machine, Quick Look, Spaces, Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Photo Booth, Front Row, Xcode Developer Tools)
• iLife ’08 (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand)

See also:

Mac OS X 10.5.5 and later: Installing optional and bundled software - Apple Support

Disc 2 - "Applications Install DVD": Bootable disc that includes Apple Hardware Test, and lets you install other bundled software such as iLife

Hope that's it.

Nubz