Can I see my purchases on another computer's App Store?

I know how I can transfer software purchased on the Mac App Store to another computer (say between my desktop and my laptop), so this is not an issue.
However, if I have purchased software on my desktop and then log in on my laptop's App Store, I can not see (under the "Purchases" tab) the purchases made on my desktop. Is this normal behavior?
If yes, what happens if I replace my current computer: will I never be able to see my purchase history directly on the App Store under the "Purchases" tab? That would be really inconvenient.
So, the question: is there any way I can see my purchases under the "Purchases" tab of another computer (not the one where I made the initial purchases)?
Thanks!

Hi and welcome.
You don't need to transfer software purchased or free from the Mac App Store to another computer.
Just login to the Mac App Store on any Mac you own with the same Apple ID.
It's a good idea to back up your apps also. Help here for that. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4482
Caorlyn

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