MACBOOK can't startup - nothing happen

Hi,
I'm many years Windows user but Apple is new user.
My father had macbook few years ago and not use long time.
I want to start to use mac but I can't startup. I checked the macbook inside 512MB RAM x 2 and 320GB WD SATA HDD.
I tired to use Startup key combinations like press Option, Command , C or D but nothing happen. Just show "Folder ?"
Is the hardware or software problem? How can I make it to work ?

The computer can't find a suitable startup disk. This would indicate a hardware problem. The hard disk may have failed. Your "copy disc from somewhere else" may not boot the computer or there is a hardware problem with the DVD drive. First you need to purchase a legal copy of either the original install disc(s) from Apple or an install disc of a higher version of the operating system that will run on your computer. That would be an investment of $30 US. Your best is to take the computer to someone who fixes Apple computers. I think the maximum cost would be around $300 US depending on what needs to be replaced.
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