Is it at all possible to get mountain lion with an older MacBook?

I have a mid-2007 MacBook with upgraded RAM to 4GB and sufficient hard disk space.
The App store won't even let me download Mountain Lion (even though my computer meets the basic specs), and Lion isn't avail. either. WHat other specs does my computer not meet to upgrade to Mountain Lion?? Will I forever be stuck with SnowLeopard? It is really unfair that Apple won't even continue making software patches for people with older machines who can't get the latest OSx upgrade. Not every Apple owner can afford to by a new notebook every 2 years. Stop being so greedy Apple.....

There is a min requirement on the machine itself.
See this link:
http://www.tuaw.com/2012/02/16/mountain-lion-drops-support-for-several-older-mac -models/
If you really want to upgrade away from Snow Leopard, you can call Apple to buy the Lion usb.
In my opinion, the ONLY reason that I upgraded to Lion is the new File Vault (I have a Macbook 2008). If you don't use file vault I don't see a reason to upgrade to Lion because you are not able to use most of the feature that it offers anyway, such Air Drop or Improved mouse touch detection.
I don't think for my Macbook 2008 ( or your Macbook 2007), Lion is that great of an upgrade : )

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Can I use Mountain Lion with my 2008 Mac Pro

I have a Mac Pro with the following system:
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Mac Pro
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2.66GHz Xeon (Dual-core 5150)
Manufacturer:
Intel
# of CPUs:
2
Codename:
Woodcrest
Base Memory:
1GB PC2-5300 DIMM
Max Memory:
32GB
# Memory Slots:
8
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Apple
Wireless:
Optional
Color(s):
Aluminum
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Mac OS X 10.4.7
Graphics:
NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT (256MB)
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250GB 7200RPM SATA 3.5"
Optical Drive:
6x DL Superdrive
Model Number:
A1186
Sales Number(s):
MA356LL/A
Machine Number(s):
MacPro1,1
Dimensions:
20.1 in x 8.1 in x 18.7 in
Weight:
42.4 lb
Production:
Aug 7, 2006 - Jan 8, 2008
Factory:
Ireland
Production Year:
2007
Production Week:
02 (January)
Production Number:
2775
I am currently using CS3 and desperately need to upgrade to CS6, CS6 needs 10.6.8 or 10.7.
Do you think its possible to get Mountain Lion working with this computer or am I much better off upgrading completely to a new Mac,
Really appreciate all help,
Davod

You have the original Mac Pro. Just look at your chart for the production line dats and when yours was produced. It is not an early 2008 Mac Pro.
http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/mac_pro/specs/mac-pro-quad-2.66-specs.html
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