How do I upgrade OSx 10.5.8 to newer or latest version?

Hi there. I have Mac Pro Dual
Power PC G5 (3.0)
2.5 GHz processor, 6.5 SB DDR SDRAM
and its currently running on OSx 10.5.8. I was ok with that but now I need to install few programs and they are not supported by current architecture(((
looks like I cannot install maveriks on yosemite on it... so does it mean I'm stoked and now have to buy a new Mac Pro or there is a solution to that... if so please let me know...
and second, once I install new OSx would I be able to keep my old programs? thanks

Your Mac can't be upgraded past 10.5.8.
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