Illustrator CS3 Install Disc or Download Needed

I have a copy of Illustrator CS3 with serial numbers but there is an error on the disc and the product will not install on my computer. The rest of the suite installed and runs fine.  I know the product is no longer supported by Adobe but I work at a non profit and we currently cannot afford an upgrade. I am looking for a legitimate download or place to get a disc so I can install Illustrator (for Mac). Thanks.

You can delete the caps.de in the caps folder. This does not affect the installed software, as it's really only used for installs. For PS you could simply use the "free" CS2 downloads that are causing so much buzz lately.
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