Yes, I appreciate your answer contact my local apple store. I'm not trying to get into an argument over a mac. I had no idea i could contact the mac store about obtaining an OS. Did this MAC come with an OS? If the HD drives can i get a replacement? Will i be able to order a replacement OS from the manufacturer? At least with windows the licensing is on the outside of the PC any most any retail verison of the software can load and you don't have to pay for the same OS all over again. that's what i'm used too, so i have no idea about a mac. But thanks for your help anyways!