2006 mac mini

hi guys i have brought 2x 1gb ram
i have taken mac apart and installed ram boots fine
NOW HOW DO I UPDATE OS TO 10.5
I DONT HAVE CD AND IS IT FREE TO UPDATE OS
THX ABDUL

If y do not have any operating system on the Mac you will have to install one via CD/DVD drive. Yu can call Apple (1-800-MY-APPLE) and order the original replacement disks for a nominal fee.
The 2006 Min came with Tiger
The upgrade from Tiger to Leopard was a paid upgrade.
A 2006 Mini can go to Snow Leopard which is a $29 upgrade for Leopard.

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