Is iPhoto included with computer?

I purchased a Mac Pro and it has iTunes and iMovie, but doesn't appear to have iPhoto. What am I missing? Do I have to buy it separately?

All new Macs come with iLife pre-installed which includes iPhoto - if it is not in the Dock or in the Applications folder, you can install it form the restore disks that came with the computer - custom install of bundled software only - or take it to the dealer and have them do it
click here for the MacWorld article on reinstalling applications.
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Hi there
I used Pacifist OSX package extractor. Take the Leo install disc that came with your new Mac, install Pacifist on the computer you want iphoto installed and extract iphoto. I quote from the manufacturers (charlessoft.com) website:
"Pacifist is an essential utility that allows you to extract certain files from Apple's bundled installer packages. For exmaple, if you need to reinstall iDVD, the only Apple-sanctioned choice is to restore your entire system. Using Pacifist, you can extract just the iDVD application.
Even if you think you'll never use it, you should download Pacifist - I guarantee that someday, someway, you'll want to get at just one file out of an installation bundle. As soon as you do, register Pacifist, as it will have just easily paid for itself in time saved!"
I did it that way and it worked flawlessly. Hope this helps.
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http://www.kodyaz.com/articles/how-to-activate-windows-7-by-phone.aspx
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Jurgen:
Welcome to the Apple Discussions. I think I know now you can do that.
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Thank you.

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There are a number of potential pitfalls using this system.
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2. You cannot move or rename the files on your system or iPhoto will lose track of them on systems prior to 10.5 and iPhoto 08. Even with the later versions issues can still arise if you move the referenced files to new volumes or between volumes.
3. Most importantly, migrating to a new disk or computer can be much more complex.
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I've yet to see a good reason to run iPhoto in referenced mode unless you're using two photo organisers.
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