Can I transfer Microsoft Office from my Macbook Pro (2008) to my new Macbook Pro (Retina Display)?

Hi guys,
So I recently decided to upgrade to a newer model of my Macbook. As we all know, Apple have had to remove the CD/DVD drive in order to make the new models thinner and lighter, and so now I can't install Microsoft Office 2011 from the disk that was used to install it onto my old Macbook.
I don't particluarly want to part with any money for a USB to CD/DVD drive, and so I was wondering if there was a way of simply copying or moving the old microsoft office onto my new macbook?
Thanks in advance

There are basically two choices; but first you must remove Office from your old Mac (be sure to do that first). This is important because you need to remove the license file and other stuff in order to be able to reuse your license on your new Mac. Then, you can do either of the following:
Get an external Superdrive and install Office on your new Mac, using the Office install DVD. I suggest this is the better alternative.
Download Office 2011 from Microsoft and install online

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