Sorry, one more time, Final Cut Express

I know there are several threads about this program running on intel, but I couldn't find a specific answer to my question in any of them.
I just ordered a MB and plan on using the universal Final Cut Express 3.5. Now, I have an eMac, where I had originally started with FCE 1.0, then bought an upgrade to FCE 2.0, which is what I currently use.
My question is, when my new MB shows up, will I be able to install FCE 1.0, the 2.0 upgrade, then the FCE 3.5 upgrade and have everything work okay? Or will I need to, because of intel, just buy the universal FCE 3.5 (and spend an extra $200)?
Thanks so much for any help! -Reed

I would call Apple and ask them. I would be highly surprised if the version 3.5 upgrade would require a prior installation to be present, especially given the Intel transistion, although I would call to confirm.

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