Is there any way to legally download OSX Leopard?

I'm away from my home for a few months and would like to replace my harddrive (going from a 160gb to 640gb).  I do not have my install discs with me.  Is there any way I can download and burn a copy of them legally?  Or somewhere I can buy a replacement set of discs?
Thank you for any help!

To clone your Mac to new disk:
1 - Make sure you do not use a Western Digital enclosure.
2 - Download Carbon Copy Cloner from: http://www.bombich.com/
3 - Make sure you have a copy elsewhere of anything you wish to keep from the new disk.
4 - Format the new disk as described here:
http://help.bombich.com/kb/overview/preparing-your-backup-disk-for-a-backup-of-m ac-os-x
5 - Follow these instructions to put a full clone of your Mac onto the new disk:
http://help.bombich.com/kb/overview/establishing-an-initial-backup
I include my standard upgrade advice just in case you decide to go that route:
Before the install
Ensure your data (at least all Home folders) is backed up before you install. Hard disks can fail at any time so it is important to regularly backup to an external disk with Time Machine or a third party alternative. Inexperienced users should follow Apple's install advice but experienced users may prefer to do a clean install.
OS numbers and names
OS X 10.4.x - Tiger
OS X 10.5.x - Leopard
OS X 10.6.x - Snow Leopard
OS X 10.7.x - Lion
OS X 10.8.x - Mountain Lion
More about Macs
The Apple History site has specifications for every Mac ever produced: http://www.apple-history.com
Upgrade to Leopard
Those wishing to upgrade to Leopard should be aware that install disks can be expensive. Details: http://lowendmac.com/deals/best-os-x-leopard-prices.html Standard Leopard installers impose several hardware limitations including speed and RAM size but all these restrictions can be overcome. Google for details. Leopard works well at 500 MHz with 1 GB of RAM and many happy users have less than this.
Upgrade beyond Leopard
OSs beyond OS X 10.5.8 require an Intel processor. If in doubt click the apple at the top left of your screen and select 'About this Mac'. This will give you your OS number. Then click 'More Info' to see which processor you have. If it says PowerPC you cannot upgrade to Snow Leopard and above. If you have an Intel Mac it is well worth upgrading to Snow Leopard now and then considering other options after that. You can buy Snow Leopard here: http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573Z/A
Upgrade to Lion
Information about upgrading Snow Leopard to Lion: http://store.apple.com/us/product/MD256Z/A
Upgrade to Mountain Lion
Information about upgrading Snow Leopard or Lion to Mountain Lion: http://www.apple.com/osx/specs/
Important
Check that your Mac complies with any requirements.
If you are not in the US you should use the Change Country link at the bottom of Apple pages.

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