can anyone direct me to where i can download a manual for plesk 2.0 software?

fergal

Looks like they only have the docs for 2.5 online now. It's on the Plesk site here https://www.plesk.com/html/products/psa/doc.htm.

If you need the docs for 2.0 I have a copy that I can send you. Just PM me with an email address to send it to.

Richard