upgrade from 10.6.8

[sherry.1953]

forum said i should be able to upgrade to el capitan but system wont allow, wont let me upgrade to yosemite. Im new to mac(used windows forever) and am running into brick walls to get anything done. this os is apparently obsolete

 

[BrianBaughn]

Best to let us know what specific Mac model you are using.

 

[Gregg2]

You haven't provided us with any information about your Mac, or really even asked a question. If you do want help, the Mac info is necessary.

 

[CoastalOR]

Here is how to determine which Mac model:
http://www.everymac.com/mac-identif...odel-id-machine-model-for-identification.html

 

[casperes1996]

Furthermore, it'd be helpful to know which steps you took in attempting to install the system, and what kind of error message you got.

 

[FreakinEurekan]

See http://support.apple.com/kb/HT206886 - that lists what models will run El Capitan. If yours will, in that document find the "If your Mac doesn't support Sierra, or you're using Snow Leopard and would like to upgrade to Sierra, you can get El Capitan from the App Store" link.

If your Mac won't run El Capitan, it also would not run Yosemite, Mavericks, or Mountain Lion (all have the same system requirements). It might run OS X Lion.

 

[Fishrrman]

Asked above, but worth asking again:
Which Mac do you have, and what year was it made?