"New" 2008 24" iMac without restore/install DVDs.

Hi Everyone!
Thanks for allowing me to ask my question and for your responses. I just purchased a 2008 24" iMac from a friend of mine. He had tried to wipe the entire computer but some things he couldn't remove. Now that I have it I want it to be just like I bought it from Apple store new. I assume I have to restore and reinstall the OS? Problem is, my friend can't find the Restore/Install discs that came with the unit.
If you can, please help me through this issue. I'm heading to the Genius Bar for some help too. Again, I have "new to me" mac and I want to do what ever I need to do to get it back to the point where it's "like new" again with Leopard on the machine. At that point I will upgrade to Snow Leopard.
Thanks for all your help guys!
JDGaby

Thanks for the help in solving my issue. After patiently waiting for my discs, I wiped out everything and started from scratch using my discs. Upgraded to Snow Leopard, and installed my Adobe CS4 Design Premium. Man, I've got one lean mean machine! Thanks again!
jdgaby

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