InDesign CS5.5 upgrade not accepting CS3 Design Standard Serial Number

Hi,
I currently have Adobe CS3 Design Standard on my mac computer, and when I try to upgrade my InDesign to InDesign CS5.5, It is telling me my CS3 Serial Number is not valid.  Please help.
Thank you,
SRGgraphics

Yes, as it should be. Suites can only be upgraded to suites. It says so in the fine print of the buying guides. Contact sales support about returning the package and getting a ful lsuite instead.
Mylenium

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