Can't update from 10.5.8 to 10.6.2

[kearnine]

I always have Software Update turned on to keep my Macbook Pro updated weekly, but apparently it has not been updating the OS since 10.5.8. I am trying to update to OS 10.6.2 now but it won't let me and I think it's because I don't have 10.6 installed. I get the error message "You cannot install Mac OS X Server Update on this volume. This volume does not meet the requirements for this update."

What do I do?

And why isn't Software Update updating the OS regularly?

Thanks...

 

[MacDawg]

10.5.8 is Leopard
10.6.2 is Snow Leopard and must be purchased and installed

 

[Sky Blue]

You need to purchase a Snow Leopard install disc to upgrade to 10.6.

 

[Queso]

Remember that OSX is pronounced OS-Ten. Therefore any major version of OSX is 10.x. Just as you would have to pay to upgrade from Windows Vista to Windows 7, you have to pay to upgrade from 10.5.x to 10.6.x. Once you're on a version of 10.6 all updates are free until Apple releases 10.7.

 

[Gregg2]

And why isn't Software Update updating the OS regularly?

(mad)? Because you don't understand? That won't help.

Even when you purchase 10.6 the updates from Software Update don't install themselves automagically. Software Update is just a "service" to alert you to the availability of updates. You have to choose whether or not to install them.

 

[meagain]

I'm unable to update from 10.6 to 10.6.2 on my Air. Any ideas why?

It says "mac osx update can't be installed on this disk. This volume does not meet the requirements for this update"

In addition to the laundry list of reasons I'd like to update.... I cannot use my Magic mouse to even scroll.

 

[chrfr]

I'm unable to update from 10.6 to 10.6.2 on my Air. Any ideas why?

You don't want to be using 10.6.2 at this point anyway. Just run Software Update from the Apple menu and it will find the 10.6.8 combo updater, along with several other updates.

 

[meagain]

Hi. Software update says I am up to date. This makes no sense to me! I've run Disk utility and repaired permissions. I guess I'll try rebooting to see if it magically starts working.

Safari 4.0
OS X 10.6

EDIT - Reboot didn't work.