Startup problems and no restore DVD

Hi
I purchased a demo G5 iMAC, and after 6 months it fails to boot.
I assume I need to do a rebuild, but the system did not come with any restore DVDs.
I also have a mac mini, but have discovered that its restore DVD doesnt work with the iMAC.
I managed to run first aid from the mac mini disc and it claims the HD is ok
Can someone please tell me where I can get a copy ?
I am not to keen on spending $200 aus for a copy of Tiger - when I should already have a license for Panther
Since the DVDs seem to be only for specific machines, can I download it ?
Is there some way I can use the mac mini software ?
Steve

Welcome to the discussions!
You can also call Apple and they will be able to provide you with the machine specific disks - at a cost of course.
May I ask why you waited six months without the restore disks? This is something that should have come with the computer and if not, you should have been on the phone right away to have them :just in case."
I hope you received a nice discount for them being missing.

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