CS5 Upgrade question

Can I use my CS4 for Windows as a base for an upgrade to CS5 and switch it to a Mac version?

Thanks Bob ..
I spoke to one of the sales agents and they didn't mention having to remove or destroy the
old copy - in fact they said that some people keep CS3/CS4/CS5 installed so they can go back to old projects.
I'm hoping this is true, because to upgrade from the single product we own on windows and keep the MAC CS4 versionuseable doubles the upgrade cost and makes it too pricey.. I wonder if Adobe would rather sell a £500 upgrade licence than none at all ?

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