Upgrade to CS5 production from design premium CS4

Is it possible to upgrade to CS5 production from design premium CS4 and not loose the ability to use CS4 software such as indesign & fireworks?
Thank you.
Bobby

Hi Bob
Thank you for your reply.
I do have an eligable copy of design premium and was about to purchase an upgrade to post production under that presumption.
After talking to the live Adobe chat person "Janet" I was left with the impression that CS4 collapses upon installation of CS5 and therefor unable to use indesign CS4 anymore.
Adobe do not seem to detail anywhere on the website this is true or not, which is making it difficult for me to upgrade to the correct suite package.
Thanks
Phil

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