HT5148 Will the upgrade to Final Cut Pro X, promised on release of Mac Pro, be free to upgrade?

If I buy Final Cut Pro X now, will the new version, promised when the Mac Pro is released, be free to upgrade?
Having bought Logic Pro 9 last year and now having to upgrade to Logic Pro X at full cost, I don't want to make the mistake of paying for Final Cut Pro X now and then having to pay full for it again when new version is released.

chrispratt24 wrote:
… will force me to just leave it until Apple announce what is going to happen.…
this debate is 30+ y old...
you need it now? buy it now.
you don't need it now? wait.
Murphy's Law #13:
The Moment You Purchase Computer Equipment, A New Version Gets Announced!
nobody 'forces' you to update. the actual version offers me all I need.
I don't own a Tube. And probably will not. (video is my hobby)
… if I'd be in charge at Cupertino, as iMovie is with any Mac, I would pre-install FCPX on any Tube …
Best 'promo' for the power of that beast ever.-

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HT5148 Will the upgrade to Final Cut Pro X, promised on release of Mac Pro, be free to upgrade?

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