I bought the new os x mountain lion but it won't install on my computer

I downloaded the new os x mountain lion from the app store but I can't install it.  Any ideas?

no i think i read that it will work on macs that are mid 2008.  I know my macbook didnt qualify cuz it was early 2008 not mid.   I ended up buying a new mac instead.lol.  What bothers me is i have an Older Mac Pro that is one of the first intel version. That sucker is still faster than a lot of computer, but it said it wasnt compatible? it has a newer graphics card in it and everything.

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