> Here's my question: How did he come by this machine without the Install DVD? > And if the jag-off that "sold" him an English OS 9 CD why didn't he give him > the proper DVD in English? Any authorized Apple dealer foreign or domestic > should be able to provide you with SW at no charge - under warranty. Well, the machine did come with the install DVD. But this is the German version, so it does install Mac OS X with the usual selection of languages, but OS 9 only installs in its German version. I will look into the warranty exchange for the DVD when visiting the dealer myself. I won't be fooled by them! Thanks for this tip! /roland