HT201260 Upgrading my OS so I can run icloud from my imac

I have a 10K549 build imac and have OS  v 10.6.8 installed.  I read that in order to use icloud from my computer I need to download a different version, having already downloaded to correct version which I have read contains the functionality I am looking for. 
Before I go down a rabbit hole and download loads of software and get into a scramble with what I need to do, can someone please tell me what steps I need to take in order to utilise the 10.8.2 v I have just downloaded as I am advised by the software that I need 10.8 to run the combo I have downloaded.  In other words, how do I get from 10.6.8 to 10.8.2 and why doesn't it download as part of software updates anyhow?
I don't even know if my software is snow leopard or lion?
Any help would be gratefully received.
Thanks

marzefona wrote:
... how do I know if I have Snow Leopard OS or otherwise??
Click on the Apple icon.. Top left in Finder...
 > About this Mac > Version...what does it say?
Before attempting any Major Upgrade... get yourself an External Hard Drive... and create a Bootable Clone Backup of your current Hard Drive...
By far the easiest way to make such a Backup, is to use something like
SuperDuper  http://www.shirt-pocket.com/
or CCC  http://www.bombich.com/
That way, should anything untoward happen during the Upgrade,
you will NOT LOSE ANYTHING.
(Get an EHD that is at least equal to your current Drive...)
Also, Check here for compatibility of 3rd party Software you may be using...
http://roaringapps.com/apps:table

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