If i have a mac oxs 10.5.8 can I upgrade to os x Lion?

I am trying to upgrade my imac to OS X Lion and am having diffuculties. Can I upgrade with just the Lion download from the app store? If not how can I do this upgrade?

If your Mac meets the hardware specs
Mac computer with an Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, or Xeon processor
2GB of memory
OS X v10.6.6 or later (v10.6.8 recommended)
7GB of available space
Then you have to purchase DVD for Snow Leopard
Upgrade to Snow Leopard 10.6.8 to get the App Store to purchase Lion and install.
Allan

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