Update from Mac 10.5.8 to Lion ???

Hi,
im new at the community. My Name is Fabian from Germany.
My dad gave me his older Mac Mini. The Mac Mini runs with Mac OS 10.5.8. I want to update the mac mini to Mountion Lion or Mavericks.
But idont know how to.
I am realy thankful for any help

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Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard - Apple Store (U.S.)
only $19.95
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopardThen update SL fully and then the Mac App store will be installed. Then go there and get Mavericks.

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