Free download of OS 9?

Hi James,

no, you cannot download OS 9. You have to reinstall it from the install disks that came with your computer (if you sold them on eBay you are out of luck and have to buy another set. You CANNOT use the retail version because that one requires you to boot into OS 9 natively which your computer cannot do):
Using Apple Software Restore to install or reinstall parts without erasing (Mac OS X 10.1.5 or earlier)
Using Restore Discs with Mac OS X 10.2 through 10.3.3
Mac OS X 10.4: Restoring applications from a Mac OS X 10.2 Software Restore disc
Using Restore discs with computers that ship with Mac OS X 10.3.4 through 10.3.7
Using Restore discs with computers that ship with Mac OS X 10.3.7 or later
Mac OS X: Reinstalling Mac OS 9 or recovering from a software restore
Mac OS X 10.2, 10.3: How to perform Mac OS 9 clean installation with Restore CDs

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Since you lost the original install discs, call AppleCare for replacement discs. There is a nominal fee usually for replacing them. Here's their phone number:

(44) 0870 876 0753

It sounds to me you have this Mac model:

http://www.designedinca.com/macs/power_mac/g5/oct2005/dual2000/

Based on the fact you say it is a dual Ghz, and dual core. If that's what you have, mention the model number when you call AppleCare saying you need the restore disks for that model.

Hi James, Welcome to Apple's Users Help Users Forums.

Blue Apple / About this Mac / More info

Will give you the serial number of your Mac and the type.

Do not post the serial number on Discussions!

Do though use http://www.apple.com/support/ if you have trouble identifying it from the serial number by plugging it in on the search engine of the right hand side of the website where it lets you check the support period left on your machine. It will also identify your Mac in most instances.