Can i download mountain lion with early 2008

Hi, I'd like to know...
Hum I have an old mac (MacBook Early 2009 13 inches) and I was wondering if I could download the new software OX X Mountain Lion... since it's really old.
Thanks

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OS X Mountain Lion needs a Late 2008 Aluminum or Early 2009 or newer MacBook. If you have an Early 2009 MacBook, you can upgrade, but if you have an Early 2008 MacBook, you can't upgrade to Mountain Lion > http://www.apple.com/osx/specs
Open the Mac App Store and purchase Mountain Lion. While it's being downloaded, make a backup of your files with Time Machine and check that your applications are compatible > http://www.roaringapps.com
I suggest you 4 GB or more of RAM to upgrade to Mountain Lion. Open  > About this Mac, and check how much memory you have. You can upgrade more memory at OWC or Crucial

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I have a Mac Pro with the following system:
Model Family:
Mac Pro
Processor:
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Intel
# of CPUs:
2
Codename:
Woodcrest
Base Memory:
1GB PC2-5300 DIMM
Max Memory:
32GB
# Memory Slots:
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Brand:
Apple
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Optional
Color(s):
Aluminum
Original OS:
Mac OS X 10.4.7
Graphics:
NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT (256MB)
Base Storage:
250GB 7200RPM SATA 3.5"
Optical Drive:
6x DL Superdrive
Model Number:
A1186
Sales Number(s):
MA356LL/A
Machine Number(s):
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Dimensions:
20.1 in x 8.1 in x 18.7 in
Weight:
42.4 lb
Production:
Aug 7, 2006 - Jan 8, 2008
Factory:
Ireland
Production Year:
2007
Production Week:
02 (January)
Production Number:
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I am currently using CS3 and desperately need to upgrade to CS6, CS6 needs 10.6.8 or 10.7.
Do you think its possible to get Mountain Lion working with this computer or am I much better off upgrading completely to a new Mac,
Really appreciate all help,
Davod

You have the original Mac Pro. Just look at your chart for the production line dats and when yours was produced. It is not an early 2008 Mac Pro.
http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/mac_pro/specs/mac-pro-quad-2.66-specs.html
So no to ML. Snow Leopard and Lion yes.

Can I download 'Mountain Lion'within a few weeks, when available, without downloading 'Lion' first? I'm still working with 'Snow Leopard.

Can I download Mountain Lion' when available without downloading 'Lion' first? I'm still working with 'Snow Leopard'.

Yes.
Upgrading to Mountain Lion - http://www.apple.com/osx/how-to-upgrade
Mac OS X: System requirements for Mountain Lion (10.8) - http://www.apple.com/macosx/specs.html
Lion and Mountain Lion application compatibility - http://roaringapps.com/apps:table

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The only thing that worked for me was to boot in safe mode.
Power down. Then press power button and hold 'shift' key until grey screen with progress bar appears... Once booted and logged in just open safari and browse to applestore.
No trouble at all once I did this.
Reminder: create full backup before you upgrade OS
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Try opening the Terminal utility in your system and running the following command to open the system's caches folder:
open $TMPDIR../C
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"Customers who purchase a qualifying new Mac computer from the Apple Online Store, an Apple Retail Store, or an Apple Authorized Reseller — or an Apple Certified Refurbished computer from the Apple Online Store — on or after July 26, 2012, that does not include OS X Mountain Lion can upgrade to OS X Mountain Lion for free."
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made the same mistake...the instructions are unclear
go to the email that has a pdf document at the bottom...it is a locked pdf...
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how long does it take to download mountain lion, with 2012 macbook?

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If you sign into the App Store and try to purchase Mountain Lion but the App Store says your computer is not compatible then you may still be able to upgrade to Lion per the following information.
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To upgrade to Mountain Lion you must have Snow Leopard 10.6.8 or Lion installed. Purchase and download Mountain Lion from the App Store. Sign in using your Apple ID. Mountain Lion is $19.99 plus tax. The file is quite large, over 4 GBs, so allow some time to download. It would be preferable to use Ethernet because it is nearly four times faster than wireless.
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         3. MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer) - Model Identifier 3,1 or later
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Can i download mountain lion with early 2008

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