Macbook Pro/CS3 Design Premium deal (no software packaging?!)

I ordered CS3 Design Premium through Apple (with a new Macbook Pro, and at an educational discount/and additional discount for ordering the hardware/software togerther) The software shipped without the standard box that I would expect. No box, just a DVD case, and not even shrinkwrapped. Is this normal?!
Message was edited by: Mike J. W.

You would probably need to ask Apple about that. I do know that my Applecare didn't come in a box this time like it did when I bought my iBook. It may be that Apple is cutting down on packaging but I don't really know.

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If the page you linked does not work then it should so what happens when you try? It is possible that it might be a simple matter of you enabling cookies or trying another web browser.
You can also try to download the trial version of the software thru the page linked below and then use your current serial number to activate it.
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thanks graf, I'll head over there.
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I bought a student edition of CS3 Design Premium.
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Am I able to upgrade the Photoshop portion, upgrade the complete Suite or do I have to purchase a new student copy of CS5 Photoshop.
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Bob -- I appreciate your bad news
Looks like I'll qualify for a teachers copy of CS5 -- I guess I'll pick one of those up.
I had a quick glance at your article & am sure that both I & my children (students) will find it of use.
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jim
Date: Tue, 4 May 2010 06:55:26 -0600
From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: Adobe Creative Suite CS3 Design Premium Student Upgrade?
First things first...there are no student upgrades. If you're still eligible you can buy the software at student prices.
In the case of actual upgrades, no, you can't upgrade an individual sutie component.
I have an article on my web site that might be of interest to you: http://www.theindesignguy.com/purchase-advice.shtml
Bob
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Please Insert Adobe CS3 Design Premium to Continue Installation

Hey there,
I purchased the download version of CS3 Design Premium 3 years ago. I backed up the program to a DVD-R and my external hardrive. My computer crashed and I found was unable to install from my back up copies but was able to download it from adobe.com and installation from the downloaded files went smoothly.
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Thank you, thank you, thank you. And thank you again.
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