Is it still possible to find DVD Studio Pro?

I'd like to get a copy of DVD Studio Pro.  Some questions:
Is it still possible to find it? 
Will it run in Mountain Lion? 
It looks like version 4 was the last one. Since it came with multiple versions of Final Cut Studio, how far back can I go and still get the disc to load on my Mac?
It will allow for closed-captioning?
If I have mutiple video clips listed in the menu, will DVDSP allow for continuous play through all the clips?
Thanks for your help!

1.  Yes.  Check ebay, craigslist or other used outlet.
2. Some say yes, others have had trouble.
3. I'd recommend getting the latest version you can find.  That would be Final Cut Studio 3, also known as Final Cut Studio 2009.
4. As long as the captions are embedded in line 21 of the vertical blanking interval (NTSC) of the video track, yes.  You can also add sutitles in DVD SP.
5. Yes, if authored correctly.
-DH

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