HT2311 i want to update my mac o s x to snow leopard

i want to up grade my mac o s x it is a 10.5.8
i cant seem to find it in i tunes to add to my system

To upgrade to Snow Leopard, you must purchase the install DVD from Apple.
Once you get to Snow Leopard, you will have another App Store outside of iTunes for the Mac.
Everything in iTunes is for iOS and only runs on iPhones, iPads or iPods.
Allan

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