I want to up date my MAC OSX version 10.5.8 - I tried contacting support but that doesn't work.  Is my system too old?

I want to update my MAC OS X v10.5.8.  I tried contacting support but that was a bogus try as the registration didn't recognize my serial number.
What's the best way to update this machine?

OS X 10.6 may be purchased from the on-line Apple store. The latest version of OS X is 10.9.4 (available free from the app store). You would need to buy the 10.6 DVD first.
Now, before you do anything, check the system requirements of any new software against your system specs.
Barry

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