Buying CS3 - installing Photoshop on one PC, Flash on another?

Hi guys,
I have a question -- I'm thinking of buying CS3 Web Premium, but I'm wondering if I am able to install a certain program (like Photoshop) on one computer, and have the other ones installed and activated on another? Basically, I use Illustrator, Flash, and Dreamweaver, and my brother uses Photoshop.
Is this allowed by purchasing the CS3 Web Premium package? If not, any suggestions as to what the most cost-effective way to accomplish this would be?
Thanks!
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