Can i use fcpx on os 10.8.5

due to other apps i have on my mbp, i'm not quite ready to update to mavericks. can i use fcpx on os 10.8.5?

No. The only app available from the App Store in 10,1, which requires 10.9.
Consider creating a 10.9 volume on another drive and boot form that. Download to the 10.9 volume.
Russ

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