Upgrading a retail CS3 using a student licensed CS4 upgrade?

Hello,
I would like to know if I can upgrade my existing RETAIL CS3.3 Design Premium using a STUDENT licensed CS4 Design Premium upgrade?

nelson,
And unless you meet the criteria for a student or academic version, you can't legally purchase, install and use it.
Neil

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So, it cannot be purchased by you, then used at an office for another employer, but it can be used by you on your own computer to make money with your own business or as a freelancer.
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My Reply: Who wants to hear something Bizzare?
I called adobe and asked them.
The first lady transferred me to the legal place, or whatever, and he told me that "Oh, well yea we can upgrade you for free, and get you a commercial license. Just let me transfer you back, and tell the person what I said. They should give you a free serial number, and there you go!"
While being transferred my phone died, and I called back. Now i called the department in which I did the first time, and was NOT transferred. SHe told me that the man was incorrect and that I have to buy a whole new version of AAE.
Now you guys are telling me this?
Lemme say, that I am 16. I want to sell movies that I make! NOT WORK FOR PEOPLE. We have legal audio, and all. Just make movies, and sell not. Not for anyone else, but when me and my friends create things. (This being when they begin to look good)
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" Can I use my Adobe Student and Teacher Edition software for commercial use?
Yes. You may purchase a Student and Teacher Edition for personal as well as commercial use. "
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http://forums.adobe.com/thread/314304
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[Me] : Then is the FAQ page mistaken? Because it is very misleading if it is. But thank you for the information.
[CS Rep] : You are welcome.
[CS Rep] : I apologize for the misleading information in the FAQ."
. .And after that, I went back to being confused.
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The rules differ in various parts of the world. In North America you can use it for commercial work.
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