I have a mac pro snow leopard 10.6.8 have downloaded yosemite but cannot get the installer to move to the installation process suggestions welcomed

i have a macbook pro on snow leopard 10.6.8  have recently downloaded yosemite but the install page will not move suggestions please

Does your system meet all the requirements:
How to install OS X Yosemite on your Mac - Apple Support

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