Update to iCloud, What do I need

[Medium Rare]

My iMac is running 10.5.8. I have been told that I need to upgrade to Snow Leopard and then upgrade again to Lion. Is this correct ?

 

[simsaladimbamba]

Yes, that is correct, as you need the Mac App Store (MAS) to download Lion, and as the MAS only comes with 10.6.6, you need to buy the Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard Upgrade DVD for 29 USD, then upgrade your Mac with it, upgrade via Software Update and download Lion via MAS.
You can then create a bootable installer, if you want.

Make An OS X Lion Boot Disc​

Or you could just buy the Lion Installation USB flash memory thumb drive from the Apple Online Store for 69 USD.

 

[Medium Rare]

Thanks very much for the quick response and for confirming what I need to do.