Updating from production suite to Final Cut Studio 2

BUUUT my copy of production suite is an ed buy. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE tell I didnt just shoot myself in the foot by buying the FC Studio 2 update rather than the entire set.
Thanks.
p.s. First post, woot.

Methinks you did. Traditionally, academic versions are NOT upgradeable. But check your software license to make sure.
-DH

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