Installing CS2 Upgrade on Intel Mac

I am just about to take the plunge and get an Intel Mac. I'm using CS2 legacy files for a number of customers. I have CS3 full product but the CS2 is an upgrade. In the past I have upgraded from Illustrator 9 (Full Product) but obviously this is not going to install on an Intel Mac.
Is there anyway of using the AI9 serial as part of a CS2 installation? If I need to keep my old Mac for CS2 then it restricts amount of cash I have for an Intel Mac.
Thanks

Just install. During the processes the installer will search for a previous version. Tell it to stop. It will then give you 3 choices...
1) Use the following serial number___________ (This is where you put in the AI9 #)
2) Use this version [click to browse]
3) Search for a previous version.

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