Need to upgrade osx from 10.5.8 to 10.6 need instructions

Would like to upgrade from current os x 10.5.8 to 10.6.6 and have been unable to after downloading 10.6.6 from apple support. receive error stating I need to be at 10.6.

Snow Leopard = OS X 10.6.x
It is Not available as a download...
First...
Check that your Mac meets the System Requirements for Snow Leopard...
Snow Leopard Tech Specs
http://support.apple.com/kb/SP575
If so Contact Apple in your Country to Purchase a Snow Leopard Disc...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HE57
In the US...
1-800-MY-APPLE or 1-800-676-2775
After the Successful Install, run Software Update to get the latest updates for Snow Leopard.
Be sure to make a Backup of your Current System Before Upgrading...

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Then upgrade to the 10.6.8
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Path:            /Applications/iPhoto.app/Contents/MacOS/iPhoto
Identifier:      com.apple.iPhoto
Version:         ??? (???)
Build Info:      iPhotoProject-4240000~8
Code Type:       X86 (Native)
Parent Process: launchd [104]
Date/Time:       2015-01-03 17:36:58.711 +0100
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Report Version: 6
Interval Since Last Report:          690571 sec
Crashes Since Last Report:           13
Per-App Crashes Since Last Report:   13
Anonymous UUID:                      8FE359CD-0F74-45E2-BE7F-98ECD39BBDF5
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Exception Codes: 0x0000000000000002, 0x0000000000000000
Crashed Thread: 0
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Could be
1 - the restore disks that came with the computer - if it came with CDs and you do not know where they are then contact Apple to see if they can be replaced
or
2 - the iLife DVD that you purchased
or
3 - the app store - log in under the Apple id used to purchase the software or to set up the computer - look under purchases - you might have to unhide or accept the Application first
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Library not loaded: /System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/iLifeSlideshow.framework/Versions/A/iLifeSlid eshow
Referenced from: /Applications/iPhoto.app/Contents/MacOS/iPhoto
Reason: image not found
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kafus wrote:
can I using macbook pro installation disc to upgrade system on imac?
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Welcome to Apple discussions.
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