Going to Install Mac OS X

OK,
I need to clear my macbook (restore to factory settings) as im selling it.
I dont have the correct Install discs, seem to have misplaced/ lost them.
I probably have to buy leopard and install that. If I buy that, will it be able to install?
Im on 10.5.7, and from looking at the mac store, the leopard is 10.5.6... so I dont know if it will install.
Thanks

If Apple hasn't released a retail copy of 10.5.7, then no, a retail disc isn't going to work.
The early 2009 MacBook comes with 10.5.6 pre-installed, and this version of 10.5.6 is different from the retail one--and the difference is large enough that a retail copy won't install.
You'll need those original install discs--you may even be able to ship them to the buyer instead of to your home address.
~Lyssa

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KestinBanock,
Here's some more info for you!
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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 10.4.7 (Pending), can be downloaded for free.
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