Installing CS4 production premium on new imac

I purchased CS4 Production Premium back in 2009 and am trying to install it on my new iMac. I haven't installed it on another computer and was hoping to do so on this one. From what I've read online I need to use my install discs, but since the new iMacs have no cd drive, this presents a problem. What do I do?

Ahh, I see. I have heard that After Effects, Premiere, and Soundbooth don't work. And I switched to production premium from design premium because of after effects....
Anyway, perhaps I'll go ahead and try installing it.
Thank so much!
Achen71
Alice Y Chen
AY Chen Illustration and Design
www.aliceychen.com

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