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Here is some additional info.
As
Niel posted, Mac OS X Versions 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, and 10.4, are complete system upgrades that must be purchased.
But once an OS has been installed, the point upgrades, such as 10.1.x to 10.1.5 (Final) 10.2.x to 10.2.8 (Final), 10.3.x to 10.3.9 (Final), and 10.4.x to 10.4.9 (Pending), can be downloaded for free.
Tiger is available for purchase at
The Apple Store (U.S.).
Panther, is no longer available directly from the
Apple Online Store, as
Tiger 10.4.x is the most up to date OS.
If you know what to look for, a
Full Retail Version, of the
Panther Install CDs, or a
Full Retail Version, of the
Tiger Install DVD, can also be purchased rather inexpensively, at some online Apple retailers, Amazon, eBay, AppleRescue, FastMac, etc.
Be sure not to purchase grey, upgrade or machine specific CDs or DVDs.
Panther is only on CDs, not DVDs.
Unless purchased from
AppleRescue, the discs should look
exactly like the images in the above links, and not say
Upgrade on them.
Additional info in these links.
Using OS X Install CDs/DVDs On Multiple Macs
What's A Computer Specific Mac OS X Release
Software Update, Upgrade: What's The Difference?
Once
Pamther 10.3.x is installed, you can use the
10.3.9 Combo Update, to upgrade to the final version.
If your Mac meets the
Tiger System Requirements, you could also consider installing that, and then use the
PPC 10.4.9 Combo Update, to upgrade to the current version.
Panther System Requirements
Additional Panther System Requirements
Additionally,
"Tiger ships on a DVD, but if your Mac doesn’t have a built-in DVD-ROM player, you’ll need CD media. When you buy Mac OS X Tiger, you qualify to purchase Tiger CDs for only $9.95."
Download the
Media Exchange Program Order Form Here.
Orders must be mailed by June 22, 2007.
AppleRescue, also sells a
Tiger installation set on
CD.
Shop Carefully And Examine All Documentation.
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