Does FCPX still import video from MiniDV tape?

I just went from Snow Leopard to Lion and now my trusty old FCP 6 will not install.  Apple says they're sorry but there's nothing they can do to help.
So...I'm nervous about FCPX but am willing to learn if it will still import video from my DV deck from tape.  Also, does FCPX do automatic logging and batch capturing from tape like FCP 6 did?  I appreciate any advice.

***** that Rosetta is no longer part of Lion and you can't install PowerPC programs.
I have created partitions on my hard drive and left enough space on one partition to keep Snow Leapard and I have about 3 apps on that partition that are not compatible with Lion and reboot in SL to use those apps.
If you really wanted to export back to tape after creating a video in FCPX, you can export the video as a Quicktime, reboot in SL, open FCP6, import the video and send to tape.
Long workarounds to simple soulutions from the past.
I have FCP7, so I don't have to reboot in SL.
Message was edited by: tjwaido
Ha ha, Apple blocked me from saying S u c k s.

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