Need to update ipod touch 4th gen to OS 5 using Mac Notebook OS 10.5.8

I have an ipod touch 4th gen OS 4.3 and urgently need to update to OS 5 for a project. I read other discussions on this here and tried to use iTunes to update my ipod touch software but it does not work, telling me I need to update iTunes software but iTunes will not let me download and install new software. Is it b/c I'm using a Mac notebook running OS 10.5.8? It tells me to update iTunes software to version 11 but when I click to download it doesn't . Any suggestions?

Upgrade the computer to Snow Leopard:
Upgrading to Snow Leopard
You must purchase Snow Leopard through the Apple Store: Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard - Apple Store (U.S.). The price is $19.99 plus tax. You will be sent physical media by mail after placing your order.
After you install Snow Leopard you will have to download and install the Mac OS X 10.6.8 Update Combo v1.1 to update Snow Leopard to 10.6.8 and give you access to the App Store. Access to the App Store enables you to download Mountain Lion if your computer meets the requirements.
     Snow Leopard General Requirements
       1. Mac computer with an Intel processor
       2. 1GB of memory
       3. 5GB of available disk space
       4. DVD drive for installation
       5. Some features require a compatible Internet service provider;
           fees may apply.
       6. Some features require Apple’s MobileMe service; fees and
           terms apply.

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