Newbie needs help trying to update iMac from OS X v10.6.8

Newbie trying to update iMac as far as it will go without having to purchase a new one yet. Can I update from OS X v10.6.8 to OS X 10.7 with the following specs: Intel Core 2 Duo; Processor Speed 2.66 GHz; Processors: 1; Cores: 2; L2 Cache: 6 MB; Memory: 2 GB; Macintosh HD: 63 items with 228.18 GB available?

Upgrading to Lion
If your computer does not meet the requirements to install Mavericks, it may still meet the requirements to install Lion.
You can purchase Lion at the Online Apple Store. The cost is $19.99 (as it was before) plus tax. It's a download. You will get an email containing a redemption code that you then use at the Mac App Store to download Lion. Save a copy of that installer to your Downloads folder because the installer deletes itself at the end of the installation.
     Lion System Requirements
       1. Mac computer with an Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7,
           or Xeon processor
       2. 2GB of memory
       3. OS X v10.6.6 or later (v10.6.8 recommended)
       4. 7GB of available space
       5. Some features require an Apple ID; terms apply.
Upgrading to Yosemite
You can upgrade to Yosemite from Lion or directly from Snow Leopard. Yosemite can be downloaded from the Mac App Store for FREE.
Upgrading to Yosemite
To upgrade to Yosemite you must have Snow Leopard 10.6.8 or Lion installed. Download Yosemite from the App Store. Sign in using your Apple ID. Yosemite is free. The file is quite large, over 5 GBs, so allow some time to download. It would be preferable to use Ethernet because it is nearly four times faster than wireless.
    OS X Mavericks/Yosemite - System Requirements
    Macs that can be upgraded to OS X Yosemite
         1. iMac (Mid 2007 or newer) - Model Identifier 7,1 or later
         2. MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer) - Model Identifier 5,1 or later
         3. MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer) - Model Identifier 3,1 or later
         4. MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer) - Model Identifier 2,1 or later
         5. Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer) - Model Identifier 3,1 or later
         6. Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer) - Model Identifier 3,1 or later
         7. Xserve (Early 2009) - Model Identifier 3,1 or later
To find the model identifier open System Profiler in the Utilities folder. It's displayed in the panel on the right.
     Are my applications compatible?
         See App Compatibility Table - RoaringApps.

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On my iMac (which has sadly been neglected) I have Mac OS X 10.5.8. Is there anyway that I can put Snow Leopard on it, so that I can continue to upgrade via the Mac Store App? On my Macbook laptop, I am running Mac OS X 10.8.2. So, at least I kept up with one (whoops). I looked on Amazon and the Snow Leopard cds are about $80.00. OUCH.
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Call 800-MY-APPLE to buy Snow Leopard. Check the system requirements.
Once installed, update it using Software Update, then you can buy Mountain Lion. Check its system requirements as well.
... I looked on Amazon and the Snow Leopard cds are about $80.00. OUCH.
Yes, the price has increased wildly lately. You'll see the same on eBay.

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Click on the Black Apple in the top left hand corner of your Imac's physical monitor
Click on About this Mac from the drop down menu
Below the silver Apple and "OS X" it will say "Version 10.x.x" (If this number is not 10.8.4, run Software Update by hitting the button marked "Software Update")
Click on this number twice in a row. This is your machine's serial number. (zeros can be used; the letter "O" is never used).
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1349 for details how to find serial numbers on Apple products
If you have an Apple ID (you can create one at appleid.apple.com), you can login to supportprofile.apple.com, register an Apple product, and sign up for VoicePass, which, if you give your product a name e.g. Maria's Imac, you can speak that over the phone and skip having to give the serial number when you call.
If you have an Apple ID, you can also call AppleCare and ask them to activate VoicePass.
This is the link for your tech specs: http://support.apple.com/kb/SP667
This is the link for your quick start guide: http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/imac_late2012_quickstart.pdf
This is the link for important product information: http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/imac_late2012_quickstart.pdf
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Run Software Update on the IMac to confirm that the latest updates are installed.
On the IMac, make sure that you have the latest versions of any third-party software.
On the source Mac, open System Preferences, click Sharing, and make sure there is a name in the Computer Name field.
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I don't know Windows 8 but this link looks promising as to how to disable sleep: http://techmell.net/how-to/disable-enable-sleep-mode-hibernate-windows-8/
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The PC's hardware
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To learn more about your new Mac, I recommend this link: http://www.apple.com/support/imac/intel/
And this book: http://www.amazon.com/books/dp/0789749890
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Apple Support
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привет Roman,
Mac OS X: About the Reset Printing System feature ...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1341?viewlocale=en_US
10.5/10.6/10.7/10.8 instructions...
In System Preferences>Fax & Print, Right click or Control+click on the Printers list Sidebar, choose Reset Printing System.
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http://www.macosxhints.com/article.php?story=20031215144430486
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http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1341
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Mac OS X: О сброса системы Печать ...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1341?viewlocale=en_US
10.5/10.6/10.7/10.8 инструкции ...
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если вы держите опцию и нажмите кнопку "-" на вкладке он сбрасывает систему печати.
http://www.macosxhints.com/article.php?story=20031215144430486
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http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1341
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