I need to update itunes to the latest version so I can sync my ipad mini. However, itunes says I need to update my operating system. I have version 10.5.8 and the system keeps telling me that it is up to date. What can I do to fix this?

Hi,

Upgrade to OS X 10.6.8 which you can purchase from Apple. http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573Z/A/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard

Jim

You are up to date as far as OSX 10.5 goes. Now you need to upgrade.

Software update, upgrade--what's the difference? - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1444

You can upgrade to Snow Leopard, but check system requirements first:

Snow Leopard 10.6 Technical Requirements - http://support.apple.com/kb/SP575

You can buy Snow Leopard at:

Snow Leopard disc source - http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573Z/A/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard

After installing run the updater to 10.6.8, then upgrade iTunes.

Jan. 2014 post by Kappy on doing all this: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5816151?answerId=24599931022#24599931022