I'd like to upgrade my os x 10.6.8 to 10.9. How do I do it?

First... Check here to see if your Mac is compatible...

http://www.apple.com/osx/how-to-upgrade/

If so... would recommend at least 4GB of RAM... if not 8 GB

It is important to get the Correct and Matching RAM

See Here > OWC RAM > http://www.macsales.com

The above site also has videos on how to Install RAM should you need it...

Also... Check here for compatibility of 3rd party Software you may be using...

http://roaringapps.com/apps:table

NOTE that Rosetta is no longer supported in Mavericks, Mountain Lion and Lion.

It is both Prudent and Recommended to Backup Before any Major Update or Upgrade.

Mac World Installing Mavericks.

http://www.macworld.com/what you need-to-know.html

You download Mavericks using the App Store application.

Please explain how to access the App Store. Thank you!

If you are running 10.6.8, it is an application in the Applications folder. It should also be in the Dock.

Apple has removed Mavericks and Yosemite from the OS X App Store. They are not available through the online retail store either. With each new release of OS X, the prior release is removed from the OS X App Store — unless you had downloaded it before a new major version of OS X becomes available.

You responded to a two-year old post. Things have changed with product availability, just as they will two-years from now.

Thanks, Viking. Sorry if the thread is out-of-date -- I just searched for similar questions and this is what popped up. Looks like I'll be upgrading to El Capitan. I've heard some bad things about iPhoto and some other apps happening (or maybe not happening) with El Capitan. Any comments?

Peterfromsanda