How do i update my system software if it says it's already updated?

I've been trying to download this app onto my computer and it tells me that I need the latest version of the system software downloaded. So when I go to software updates at the top of the apple drop box and click to to check for software updates, it says that my software is up to date. But then if I try to go back and re-download the app I want, it just says that the system software needs to be updated. Is it because my computer is kind of old and it can't update to the latest version? Or is there another place to go to download it or am I doing something wrong? I've been trying for three days and it still isn't working.

You need to get a full version OS upgrade instead of checking for updates in the Software Update pane of System Preferences. Which one(if any) you need depends on your current OS and what Mac model you have.
If you're running 10.4 or 10.5 on a MacBook, buy a Mac OS X 10.6 DVD from the online Apple Store.
If you're running 10.6.8 on a Core Duo Mac, no further upgrades are available.
If you're running 10.6.8 on a Core 2 Duo or better Mac, install either Lion or Yosemite.
If you're running 10.7.5, try downloading Yosemite from the Mac App Store. If you're told that it's incompatible, no further upgrades are available; Mountain Lion has the same system requirements as Yosemite.
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