How do I load disc-based software onto new ssd macbook pro?

If I buy a new macbook pro retina with no superdrive, can I transfer software (Office Mac ) from my old G5 Mac to it?

PeterWHarrow wrote:
Ok thanks, so I need an external drive - there's no other way to transfer data/apps?
Well, since nothing is ever simple, there's the issue of "will it run on Mavericks" though I think it will so far (though MS doesn't support it on OS X 10.9), and  how will it look on a Retina MBP's screen? From what I've read, it hasn't been updated to be compatible with the Retina screen, and, unlike Office 2011, it never will be so it won't look nearly as good as it could.
However, you might be able to copy everything on the DVD to a USB flash drive and try to run the installer from that.

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