Updating snow leopard 10.5.8

Hello all,
This Mac is 3-4 years old and is using snow leopard 10.5.8. I am having trouble with the compiler when using Dr. Java and I am thinking about updating to newer version and would like info about:
- Is the compiler that comes with Lion a newer version than what I have now which is JDK 6.0_26?
- Are there any concerns with updating from the current OS x I have now to Lion?
- Are there any big additions to Lion that are note worthy?
Thanks for any input!

10.5.8 is Leopard, not Snow Leopard.  Snow Leopard is 10.6.x.
You will have to upgrade to Snow Leopard before you can upgrade to Lion.

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