Final Cut Studio 2 Update Security -- Putting Serial # in for "Update"

I am still working with FCP Studio and FCP 5. I have heard that when I purchase FCP Studio 2 with FCP 6, the first time I go do a "Software Update" it will ask for the Serial # for the FCP Studio 2. Is that true? I am just curious. I have already ordered FCP Studio 2. Will it always ask for the Serial # when I do an "Update?" Is there any other security upgrades from Final Cut Studio 1?
Thanks in Advance

Software update has nor required this.
But downloading the items manually from the Apple update site for FCS2 does require this.
Don't know of any "security updates" for FCS? What are you referring to?
There are some for the OS, etc.

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