InDesign CS5 vs Extensis Suitcase Fusion

Does anybody know if there is a solution for auto activation problems within InDesign CS5, used together with Extensis Suitcase Fuison (v12.1.7)?
The InDesign Plugins for auto activation which go with the Suitcase package go from CS till CS3. With our new CS5 I can't find any Plugin that will make auto activation work. Unfortunately the Extensis website doesn't seem to have a plugin available (anymore).

You can't use earlier plugins. If Extensis hasn't updated them then you'll need to upgrade or live without it.
FWIW, I wrote a review of Suitcase Fusion 3 for Creative Pro: http://www.creativepro.com/article/review-extensis-suitcase-fusion-3
Bob

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