I am currently running my mac booc pro with the osx 10.5.8 and i want to update it. Which is the best way?

I am currently running my mac booc pro with the osx 10.5.8 and i want to update it. Which is the best way?

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Check that your computer is compatible with Mountain Lion/Mavericks.
To check the model number hold down the option/alt key, go to the Apple menu and select System Information.
MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer) model number 3,1 or higher
Your Mac needs:
OS X v10.6.8 or OS X Lion already installed
2 GB or more of memory (More is better - 4 GB minimum seems to be the consensus)
8 GB or more of available space

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