Install on 2 Different Macs?

Is it ok to install one Retail version of FCE 4 on 2 separate Macs? I use 2 to accomplish many tasks, sometimes multi-tasking, and they are connected via a home LAN.
Do I need to Register one, and then the other will just work fine. I got I could not install the 2nd machine's version, while the first application was open on the other machine.
How savvy of Apple ... does this mean I can only have 1 copy running at a time, unless I temporarily disconnect my Network? or that I cannot have it installed on 2 machines?

Well, that will cut down on me running back and forth between 2 open versions ... that and Screen Sharing, if it did allow me to open the 2 versions ...
Looks like it's allowing me to open the 2nd one (alone), without asking for Registration, ok. Two separate Desktop Towers ... a QS Dual 1GHz and a DA Dual 533. Maybe its forgiving for my not having a laptop (don't have a cell phone either) ...
Tom ... I recently purchased your book FCE 4 Editing Workshop, and now need to dig deeper into its wonders ... thanks for the book/referrals & quick responses.

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Installing Windows 7 on Mac Book Pro Late 2013
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adddrivers.cmd
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dism /image:c:\appleboot\mount /add-driver /driver:c:\appleboot\drvrs /recurse
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mountboot.wim.cmd
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unmountcommitfiles.cmd
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mountboot.wim.cmd - this will mount the file for adding of drivers
adddrivers.cmd - this will add the apple drivers to the mounted boot.wim
unmountcommitfiles.cmd – this will commit the changes and unmount the boot.wim
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mountinstall.wim.cmd- this will mount the file for adding of drivers
adddrivers.cmd - this will add the apple drivers to the mounted install.wim
unmountcommitfiles.cmd – this will commit the changes and unmount the install.wim
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BOOTABLE USB
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Mac Preparation
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Installing Windows 7
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With regards to the Intel(R) USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller drivers they are the ones that are provided by apple via boot camp assistant.
These appear to work correctly and downloading as per instructions simplifies the procedure.
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