Why can't I get an update higher than OS X 10.6.8?

I am new to this whole thing but... Why won't my computer update past/higher than 10.6.8 (I ran the software update and it said I'm up to date)? I need at least 10.7 for an application I'd like to download...

Which model MacBook Pro do you have? 10.6.8 is the last version of Snow Leopard - you would have to purchase Lion or Mountain Lion but, if your machine will support Mavericks (http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5842), you can update to that free.
Purchasing Lion or Mountain Lion requires a call to Apple - you can't buy it directly from the Mac App Store.
Clinton

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