FCE 3.5 HD on an iBook 1.2GHz

I have FCE running great on my iMac G5.
I'd like to put it on my iBook for when I'm traveling, I don't expect it to work like a champ. But will it work ok until I get back home and get back on my iMac?
iBook 1.2GHz 1.25GB ram 80gig 5400RPM hard drive.
Thanks guys

I don't wish to be a presager of doom and gloom but I had better mention it before other people do:-
It is a breach of the license agreement to have FCE on more than one computer unless you have more than one genuine copy.
You must delete it from your iMac before installing it on your laptop otherwise you are breaking copyright law. Then when you return home you can delete it from your iBook and reinstall it on your iMac - simple!
However, you will have no cause to worry as I am sure you intended to do that all along!
Ian.

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