How do I update from Mac OS X 10.6.8 to Mac OS X 10.7.3 or later?

I recently purchased and tried to install Quickbooks 2013 on my iMac. During installation I received a popup stating that I have Mac OS X 10.6.8 and the application requires Mac OS X 10.7.3 or later. Please advise what update I should download or purchase. Thanks

Welcome to the Apple Support Communities
Instead of upgrading to OS X Lion (OS X 10.7), first see if your Mac is compatible with Mountain Lion > http://www.apple.com/osx/specs
If it's compatible, open App Store and purchase Mountain Lion. While Mountain Lion is downloading, make a backup of your files and check if your applications are supported > http://www.roaringapps.com When the download finishes, the installer will appear, so follow the steps to upgrade to OS X Mountain Lion

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Sorry, Kappy is, as usual, correct.
Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard - Technical Specifications
Last Modified: October 07, 2009
Article: SP575
General requirements
Mac computer with an Intel processor
1GB of memory
5GB of available disk space
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.

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First, go up to the Apple icon at top left, choose about this Mac, then More Info..., click on the Hardware line and paste this much here like this...
Hardware Overview:
Model Name: iMac
Model Identifier: iMac7,1
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed: 2.4 GHz
Number Of Processors: 1
Total Number Of Cores: 2
L2 Cache: 4 MB
Memory: 4 GB
Bus Speed: 800 MHz
Then click on the exposure triangle beside Hardware, highlight the Graphics/Display line and post like this...
ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro:
Chipset Model: ATI,RadeonHD2600
Type: Display
Bus: PCIe
PCIe Lane Width: x16
VRAM (Total): 256 MB
Vendor: ATI (0x1002)
Device ID: 0x9583
Revision ID: 0x0000
ROM Revision: 113-B2250F-219
EFI Driver Version: 01.00.219
Displays:
iMac:
Resolution: 1920 x 1200
Depth: 32-Bit Color
Core Image: Hardware Accelerated
Main Display: Yes
Mirror: Off
Online: Yes
Quartz Extreme: Supported
Built-In: Yes
Do you know how much the upgrade to Leopard 10.5 would cost then?
Apple...
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC094
Amazon...
http://www.amazon.com/Mac-OS-Version-10-5-6-Leopard/dp/B000FK88JK

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Can anyone tell me how to find what OS I'm using on the Mac?
Tiger or Leopard?
Also, how do I update from 10.6.8 to the latest version?

Go to the Apple menu and select "About This Mac". You will get a window similar to this one -
You current OS X version number will be shown as I've marked.
OS X 10.4.x is Tiger, 10.5.x is Leopard, 10.6.x is Snow Leopard, 10.7.x is Lion, and 10.8.x is Mountain Lion.
Whether or not you can go to the latest OS X version depends upon your hardware -
You will need to purchase the retail set for the OS X version you want; there is no pint in getting and installing any intermediate versions. Once the retail version has been installed, you can update it to the latest release for that version via download updater.

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You don't need to do any of the intervening versions but can go straight to Yosemite in the App Store.
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Also, I have the 08 version of iWork. Will this cause problems for the update? Can I update this AFTER I update the processor?

Welcome to Apple Support Communities
There's no reason to think that Mountain Lion will slow down your Mac. Just make a backup of your data before upgrading with Time Machine > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1427
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TS1394 How do I update to Mac OS X 10.6 and higher

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10.6 - Snow Leopard
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iOS: How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
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         4. MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer)
         5. Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer)
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how do i update a mac os x 10.5.8 to current snow leopard?

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You can purchase Snow Leopard through the Apple Store: Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard — Apple Store (U.S.). The price is $19.99 plus tax. You will be sent physical media by mail after placing your order.
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     Lion System Requirements
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Start by checking if you can run Snow Leopard:
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http://support.apple.com/kb/SP575
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HE57
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