I just bought a mac mini without an OS.

It is MB138LL/A with 1.83GHz 4GB 200GB DVD/CDRW. How can I install an OS like Snow Leopard. Can I simply purchase a retail copy of Snow Leopard? Thank you in advance.

You can purchase Snow Leopard from Apple's Online Store - $29.00 - provided it meets the system requirements:
Snow Leopard General requirements
Mac computer with an Intel processor
1GB of memory
5GB of available disk space
DVD drive for installation
Some features require a compatible Internet service provider; fees may apply.
Some features require Apple’s MobileMe service; fees and terms apply.

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