Purchased InDesign for Mac, want to use a PC

If I already own InDesign CS6 for Mac, what are my options if I want to use it on a PC?  I use a Mac as my primary computer, but I have a powerful PC that I am interested in using as a backup.  I don't necessarily want to re-purchase my programs for it, though.

With a perpetual license I think you could get a "cross-grade" to switch platforms, but only once, and it won't leave you any better off since you'd lose the Mac usability.

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