Downloading Mac OS X 10.8 DMG for Free

For those who are familiar with the world of operating systems, it's not uncommon to have multiple versions installed on their devices. In my case, I had initially installed Mac OS X 10.8 on my Mac Mini when I purchased it in December 2013. However, due to various reasons, I wanted to downgrade to the original 10.8 version without losing my current setup.

The process wasn't as straightforward as I had hoped. When I contacted Apple Support, they initially tried to convince me that I never had 10.8 installed on my device because it didn't show up in their records. Despite having a valid license for the OS and proof of purchase, they insisted that I would need to wipe out my current system to downgrade.

After spending 45 minutes with a supervisor and providing my serial number to verify its authenticity, Apple agreed to provide me with a free download of the original OS X 10.8 image. However, there was a catch - I would need to disable my internal drive or use an external disk to install it.

To do this, I would need to reboot into Internet Recovery by holding down Command+Option+R at startup and then connect to Wi-Fi. This allowed me to access the original OS 10.8 image, which was still available in the Apple Store Purchases list despite not being listed separately.

The issue here is that when I purchased my Mac Mini, the original OS discs were no longer being offered as part of the package. All operating systems were announced to be free at that time, and I had already paid for the 10.8 version when I bought my device. It's frustrating to have to buy it again just to access a previous version.

In hindsight, if I hadn't been misguided by an Apple Care agent during the initial setup process, I would still have the original OS installed on my device. Now, with Parallels installed and Protools 10 requiring Mac OS X 10.8, I need to find a way to access this version again.

In conclusion, while it's possible to download Mac OS X 10.8 DMG for free from Apple, the process requires some technical know-how and patience. If you're facing similar issues, be prepared to spend some time on the phone with Apple Support and have your serial number ready.

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