Trouble Starting Using New 4th Gen Touch

Just got a IPod Touch 4th Gen. As soon as I connect to the computer it wants me to update to the new version 10.5.8 version of mac or later! Can I update my Mac and how! We tried but we are obviously doing something or not understanding this process? I feel like I have to purchase a new computer in order to use the new IPod 4th Gen touch! Please help!!

Welcome to the discussions,
did you read this user provided help article by *a brody* about your options to upgrade your OSX? http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2597332

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