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A genuine Mac OS X 10.6 retail DMG should be roughly 6.2 GB to 7 GB . If the downloaded file is only a few hundred megabytes, it is likely a corrupted file or a malicious executable.
Legacy macOS installers often contain security certificates that have expired. If your installation halts abruptly, you can bypass this by disconnecting from the internet, opening the Terminal app from the installer menu, and changing your system date back to 2011 using the command: date 1010101011 (representing October 10, 2011). Combo Update vs. Base Retail Installer Alex found a verified 10
He hit Enter.
Elias scrambled back into the chair, the monitor flickering to life. He looked at the browser. The download manager was open. A progress bar loaded at the bottom of the screen
Apple may still provide a download link if you call support and have proof of purchase for a Mac that shipped with 10.6.