Using Xcode for a 2008 MacBook with OSX 10.6.8

I bought a MacBook 2008 and it has OSX 10.6.8 on it. I wanted to use this computer to develop apps and download Xcode but it did not work with my computer. I then bought Mountain Lion thinking it would update my sytem to use Xcode but it would not download onto my computer. What updates or changed do I need to make in order to run Xcode and make this work?
Thanks

I had a similar question. I was thinking of buying a second hand mac because i would like to download the latest xcode and develop apps. I read this, which might also help you if you haven't got it sorted yet. http://www.apple.com/ie/osx/how-to-upgrade/ It looks like you can upgrade from 10.6.8 snow leopard to os mavericks. scroll down to number 2 on this page then click the "upgrade from previous versions of OS X link"
Can you let me know if you got things sorted. I'd like to know if its possible before I buy one. Thanks
Sarah

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