I lost my serial number...now what?

I purchased FCS 1, and my mac crashed. Now I have the install discs, but I can't locate the serial numbers. I can't find my FCS box either. So no manuals.
Is there any way I can prove that I have and own these discs? Also, if I registered the product at some point, can I retrieve the serial numbers?
I have some big projects here and I need to get final cut up and running.

Basically, apple will tell you to take a flying leap. I had a similar situation but was able to find my serial number. I even bought my FCS directly through them and registered with them. My question to Apple is why register it with Apple if they arent going to keep track of your info. Adobe has a customer support line and keeps track of every bit of software that you purchase.
I'm no thief but I live in the real world, computers crash, you move and lose information. The license agreements basically state that you do not own the software. Well if you dont own it isnt it up to them to keep track of it?
The only advice I can give you is create a .txt of all your serial numbers. Put them into a folder and upload them to your .mac account or if you have a ftp server, put them there.
I'm never registering another piece of software with apple. Its not in our best interest.

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