New iMac didn't come with iLife

Hi,
I just bought a new iMac from Futureshop and don't have garageband, imovie or iphoto installed. Any help out there?

Those are "bundled" apps, which means they are included as an incentive to buy the computer. Unlike iTunes they are not considered free.
If Futureshop didn't sell them with the iMac, you have to buy them individually from the App Store.

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