How do i upgrade from Mac OS X V10.4.11 to 10.5?

I think i might have missed a software update somewhere along the way....i need v10.5 to be able to download itunes v10. I need the latest itunes version so as i can sync my (work) iphone 4 before they take it back (i'm leaving!) and I loose all my contacts! At the moment i can't sync it on my macbook as it's running on OS X v10.4.11. Can anyone help? Many thanks in advance!

Hi Jules, Snow Leopard/10.6 would be cheaper than Leopard/10.5...
Leopard requirements/10.5.x...
    * Mac computer with an Intel, PowerPC G5, or PowerPC G4 (867MHz or faster) processor
minimum system requirements
    * 512MB of memory (I say 1.5GB for PPC at least, 2-3GB minimum for IntelMacs)
    * DVD drive for installation
    * 9GB of available disk space (I say 30GB at least)
You have to call Apple & likely ask for a Product Specialist to get it, if they still have it! Helps to tell them you have an iPad/iPhone & you can't run 10.6.
There are workarounds if the 867MHz is the only hangup...
http://sourceforge.net/projects/leopardassist/
List of Applications Not Compatible with Leopard...
http://guides.macrumors.com/List:Applications_Not_Compatible_with_Leopard
Snow Leopard/10.6.x Requirements...
General requirements
   * Mac computer with an Intel processor
    * 1GB of memory (I say 2GB at least)
    * 5GB of available disk space (I say 30GB at least)
    * 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.
Which apps work with Mac OS X 10.6?...
http://snowleopard.wikidot.com/
If it's a core Duo & not a Core2Duo, then it'll only run in 32 bit mode.

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