Is it possible to download BootCamp drivers?

I'm using a MacBook (not Pro) with OS X 10.6.8
I'm willing to install Windows XP (32bit) with BootCamp (version 3.1) but I lost my original Snow Leopard's CD.
A technician I know told me that it was possible to download drivers for BootCamp (such as internet's, audio's, video's) directly from apple.com but I definitely am not finding them.
Is it really possible?
If so, could you please send me the correct link for these drivers, please?

You must have a 10.6.x dvd as the 3.0 drivers are on it. The upgrades (3.1, 3.2, 3.3 are what you can download from Apple but you have to have 3.0 from the dvd first.

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Well, I know it is really easy to install te drivers, but i left my Leopard CD at my other house. Is there any way i could download the drivers or something? I bought Leopard, i just don't have the disc with me.

Hi and welcome to Discussions,
sorry but no luck.
There is no download possibility for the drivers. At least not until the next BootCamp Update.
And with BootCamp 2.0 the drivers are no longer part of the Bootcamp Assistant in OSX.
You need the OSX DVD for the drivers.
Regards
Stefan

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