My Powerbook G3 (not Firewire, but not the earliest models) is having
trouble, I think because my system is corrupted. I have lost, however,
my system CDs. Where can I purchase replacements to reinstall my
system (I don't want to upgrade to 9.0.)

I'd rather not use eBay (paypal hates me, and I hate checks); I'd like
a link to somewhere where I can purchase the replacement disks --
including anything that might be Powerbook G3 specific.

Thanks!

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Clarification of Question by rosalind-ga on 24 Apr 2003 00:21 PDT

to clarify: I'm using Mac OS 8.6 now.

Hello.

A store called Milagro Computers lists a Mac OS 8.6 CD for $59.
"Mac OS 8.6 CD-RM  59.00"
source: MacCart.com
http://www.maccart.com/macspecials.htm

A number of other dealers have Mac OS 8.5 discs with OS 8.6 updates:

See: Hardcore Mac
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/hardcoremac/macos861.html

We Love Macs
http://store.yahoo.com/lovemacs/macos8-6.html
If you get a copy of 8.5, you can use a free 8.6 update available from
Apple:
http://download.info.apple.com/Apple_Support_Area/Apple_Software_Updates/English-North_American/Macintosh/System/Mac_OS_8.6_Update/


Now, I know that you mentioned that you'd rather not use eBay, but I
really feel that I should at least let you know that there's an
original OS 8.6 CD from a PowerBook G3 currently for sale there.  This
is, of course, the EXACT replacement CD for your computer.
As of this writing, the price is $9.99, and no bids have been made.
From eBay:
"an original, bootable Apple Macintosh System 8.6 CD. It came from a
PowerBook G3 system and is like new."
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3020614220&category=11231


Finally, I should mention that it may be worth a try to give Apple a
call. A few years ago, I ran into a similar situation and needed
start-up CDs for an older, discontinued Mac. I called Apple's Customer
Service number and explained the problem. They very graciously sent me
replacement discs at no charge. Again, though, that was a few years
ago, and Apple's policies may have changed. It might be worth a shot,
though. Apple's Customer Service number is:
1-800-767-2775 


search strategy:
mac os 8.6 cd
ebay: mac 8.6

I hope this helps. Good luck!

Excellent response, and thanks for the info about apple's customer service.

Great job.

Thank you for the tip.
-juggler

Apple no longer provides 8.5 or 8.6 CDs, as they wish to encourage
everyone to move to OS 9.  Even if a support agent wanted to provide
such a CD, there are none available to them.