FCP upgrade question

When purchasing an upgrade for FCP, does the previous version of the software need to be installed on the computer, or is just the serial number enough? I just got a new G5, and my old FCP isn't compatible with Tiger, so it won't be on the new system when I set it up and upgrade...

I believe the installer requests both the previous version serial number, and the new one for qualifying upgrades

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x

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av_l_nch3 wrote:
… i'm guessing fcp7 is also discontinued since fcpx is the only one in the apple website.
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… except Compressor, which is avail in AppStore.
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… engineers vs. marketing
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I need to upgrade to FCP 5, I have v4.5.
The $200 price tag is really great.
I usually leapfrog and get every other version.
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what should I do with all my old versions of FCP, just through them in the trash, too many big honkin boxes accumulating.
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then I bought v4.5 upgrade (came in a big black box)
did you buy the production suite version (with Motion and DVDSP)?
The $200 price tag is really great.
The $50 crossgrade will be available by end of March.
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it IS the crossgrade and upgrade in 1
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