Macbook pro and FCP compatibility

Hey all,
Through work, I have just purchased a Macbook Pro for an FCP project. I started part of this project on a mac pro with final cut pro 4.5/HD. I want to continue this project on the new macbook pro, so i guess my questions are:
- Can i install FCP 4.5 on the macbook pro/ is it compatible?
- I was also thinking about getting FCP 5. Is FCP 5 compatible for the macbook pro and where can i purchase it? I tried the online mac store but couldn't find it?
Thank you in advance!

This is the FCP forum area. A good place to ask all your questions:
http://discussions.apple.com/forum.jspa?forumID=939
and to purchase:
http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shopmac/software/prodesign?mco=MTM3MDI0Nw
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