I have OS x 10.5.8 on my macbook.  I want the latest OS system.  what do I do?

I have OS x 10.5.8 on my macbook.  I want the latest OS system.  what do I do?

Many people are happy with OS X 10.5.8 but if you have an Intel Mac it is well worth upgrading to Snow Leopard now and then considering other options after that.
You can discover more about various Macs at: http://www.apple-history.com/
The OS numbers and names are:
OS X 10.4.x - Tiger
OS X 10.5.x - Leopard
OS X 10.6.x - Snow Leopard
OS X 10.7.x - Lion
OS X 10.8.x - Mountain Lion
You can buy Snow Leopard here:
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573Z/A
For details about upgrading this to Lion or Mountain Lion see:
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MD256Z/A
In each case check that your Mac complies with the requirements.
If you are not in the US you should use the Change Country link at the bottom of the page.

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