Final Cut Studio 2 $499 upgrade

Hello all;
I am wondering of the package for $499 for the upgrade from FCS to FCS 2 will include all hardcopy manuals, etc? Or is it just dvd's like the upgrade from 5.04 to 5.1?
I really prefer hardcopy manuals... I am assuming the answer to the above is yes, especially with new updated programs... anyone know?
thanks much

monday and tuesday when the throngs were surrounding the apple "booth", i did ask the staffers staffing the two computers connected to the apple store about this issue. i was told hard copy manuals will be included by multiple staffers on both days.
thursday when i went to purchase said software, i asked three staffers and was told by all that hard copy manuals will be included.
of course, this is all moot as i won't really now until i get a slim envelope or a big heavy box from apple filled with software that most likely won't run worth a hoot on my decrepid G4s. i go, therefore i am a dolt.....

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