Updating OS X to install Magic Trackpad

My iMac is version 10.5.8. In order to install the trackpad I need to update to 10.6.4 or later. How do I do this?

You need to [buy the Snow Leopard OS|http://store.apple.com/ca/product/MC573Z/A?fnode=MTY1NDAzOA&mco=MTc1MTEzNjY] and then update it to 10.6.4 or later using Software Update or download from the Apple Downloads site.

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