Cant install elements 9 on macbook pro retina. no optical drive

I bought a new macbook pro retina. it doesnt have an optical drive. i purchased the adobe photoshop elements 9 but cant install it now. can i download it from the adobe website and how do i do that. thanks

You can download the trial version of the software using the link below and then use your current serial number to activate it.
Be sure to follow the steps outlined in the Note: Very Important Instructions section on the download pages at this site.
http://prodesigntools.com/photoshop-elements-9-premiere-elements-9-direct-download-links.h tml

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