New Macbook Pro CS2 won't go (activate)

I just got a new Macbook Pro and have been trying to activate my CS2 suite on it.  My understanding is that it is legit to have one copy on my desktop (which I do & it works fine) and one on a Laptop.  I have never had a laptop before so this is the first time it is being installed on one.  I did have it on a different desktop which died. (well the HD did)  I go through the internet activation, when that fails I go through the phone activation, then to customer support.  After numerous attempts, a customer support person said that I HAD to upgrade to CS4 in order to use this software on my Macbook Pro because they don't support CS2 anymore.  I'm all good with them wanting to upgrade me to the new software, but I paid a bundle for CS2 and it works fine for me.   Any help would be greatly appreciated.

That's weird because I've been running the whole suite, every day, on my 24 inch Imac 3.06 with the latest OSx updates and haven't seen anything out of the ordinary other than an odd slowdown here or there, or a font issue which is generally the font suitcase, not Indesign or Illustrator.  It all runs fine on my Macbook Pro too in Demo mode, but its going to expire in 20 days.  That will get me through I suppose till I can arrange to upgrade.  Like most people who legitemately buy their software and count on it every day, I am dissapointed that I am being forced to upgrade for a reason that isn't as clear as processor or OS incompatibility.  Had I known I couldn't install it on this Macbook, I would have held off on its purchase and postponed the project im working on till I get back to the states.  Thank you all for your help.  I know I sound disgruntled and I know you are all just users like me.  I really do appreciate the time you've given to theis matter.

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