Q: I'm on OS X 10.5.8 how do I upgrade?

Hello Kevin,

Read through the various comments (and the links) in the 'More like this' legend to immediate right of your post.   >>>>>>>>>>

Always a good place to start or confirm the answers you get.

Just a note, those links to the right change, & may not be the same as what the original poster sees.

You have to get 10.6.8 first to go even higher to 10.7 or 10.8

Snow Leopard/10.6.x Requirements...

General requirements

   * Mac computer with an Intel processor

    * 1GB of memory (I say 4GB at least, more if you can afford it)

    * 5GB of available disk space (I say 30GB at least)

    * DVD drive for installation

    * Some features require a compatible Internet service provider; fees may apply.

    * Some features require Apple’s MobileMe service; fees and terms apply.

Which apps work with Mac OS X 10.6?...

http://snowleopard.wikidot.com/

I'ts been pulled from the online store, so you have to call Apple to buy it.

But I'd avoid 10.7 & 10.8 unless you really need it.

Hello BD,

I never knew that about the links ... I always thought they were consistent and relevant to the question as posed.   Thank you for the hint.