HT1338 trying to update from 10.5.8 to Mountain Lion .....

- Geek Squad said to download and then reload from Time Machine.  However, I can't get my Mac to download.  When I check for updates, I get the message I am up to date.  Any suggestions?

Huh?  Download from Time Machine to upgrade system version???  You have to buy Snow Leopard and Mountain Lion.  That is assuming your computer can even run either of them.
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
Kappy 08/2012 post on upgrading to Snow Leopard, then Lion or Mountain Lion -  https://discussions.apple.com/message/19401628 - including how to get Snow Leopard and Lion since Apple removed them from the online store. 

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