I purchased Mntn Lion but couldn't redeem it because don't have mac app store since i'm using os 10.5.8. Do I need to buy Snow so i redeem the Lion?

No.
It requires a Mac running 10.6.8 to be installed. Snow Leopard can be purchased at the Apple Store for about $20.

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hi stacy
i have also 10.5.8. but no problem with installing icloud on powerbook g4
works fine on my iphone G4 s
regards Arno

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Old apps that run under Snow Leopard will not run under Lion? That's cruel.
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I just went to the Mac App Store to download a more recent version ( ver 3.5.5).
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- Do actual discs with lion exist anywhere in the wide world? If so, how can I get one?
- would it be worth it to grab an old lion usb stick from amazon?
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