Montain lion update asking for 10.8?

Hi, I'm trying to update from OS X 10.6.8 to the new Mountain Lion. The package has downloaded but on opening it is advising the package needs version 10.8 to open...
Please advise

I believe you may have downloaded an update. You must purchase Mountain Lion and download it through the App Store.

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http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-57400956-263/apple-issues-software-installe r-update/
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http://support.apple.com/kb/dl1399
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i have osx 10.7.5 . i wanna know if can directly update to 10.9 as in previous version update asking for more version like if i hv to install 10.7.5 i must hv 10.7.4 ! very doubtful i m .. as in India its very difficult to dwnld 6gb.

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b. If the machine shipped with OS X 10.6, you need the installation media that came with it: gray installation discs, or a USB flash drive for a MacBook Air. You should have received the media from the original owner, but if you didn't, order replacements from Apple. A retail disc, or the gray discs from another model, will not work.
To start up from an optical disc or a flash drive, insert it, then restart the computer and hold down the C key at the startup chime. Release the key when you see the gray Apple logo on the screen.
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