Upgrade CS3 Design Standard using CS3 Design premium Upgrade?

Is this possible?
My employer purchased an Adobe Creative Suite 3 Design Premium Upgrade, and I have the Standard version of CS3 installed on my G4; there is nothing mentioned in the system requirements list, but on the box front it reads "This upgrade version of Adobe Creative Suite 3.3 Design Premium will install only if you are a licensed user of eligible Adobe Creative Suite 3 Design Premium software."
That seems to be pretty definitive, but I thought I'd check with some more knowledgeable users.

m,
What your boss has and what you have is not relevant. The two Creative Suites are two distinct versions, each with its own license and upgrade path.
Aside from it being illegal, you cannot use your boss' software Premium version to upgrade your Standard version.
Beyond that, CS3 and CS3.3 are both discontinued. My recommendation would be to save for a newer computer and CS4 Standard or Premium.
Neil

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Hi All,
I'm having problems trying to install CS3 Web Standard and CS4 Design Premium.
I bought CS 3 Web Standard Upgrade Version and CS4 Design Premium Upgrade, to update my old CS2 Standard.
My question is:
Can I install CS4 Upgrade If I don't have CS3 Upgrade on my computer?
I have both serial numbers with CD's and everything.
I asked this question to the person I bought it from and he's email answer was:
"Heres a quick guide for the installation:
You don't have to install Web Standard in order to install CS4.
The installation starts with inserting the first CD of CS4 upgrade.
Installation process will begin and installer will prompt for password.
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that's all"
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I haven't open the CS4 box yet, since I want to make sure is going to work.
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regards,
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I bought a student edition of CS3 Design Premium.
After purchasing it I found that I only use the Photoshop part of the Suite.
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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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.
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