Upgrading to Final Cut Studio, but on a different Mac

OK, here's my dilemma...
I have an 867Mhz PowerPC Quicksilver G4 Power Mac with 512mb SDRAM and I'm running Final Cut Pro HD, version 4.5, on Tiger.
I also have a 1.5Ghz PowerPC G4 Powerbook with 1GB SDRAM and I'm running Final Cut Express, version 2.0.3, on Tiger.
Now, I'd love to own the Final Cut Studio and I've seen the Crossgrade Upgrade option. My question is, as my PowerMac is quite up to scratch with regards to being able to run FCS comfortably, can I apply for the upgrade and then install FCS on my Powerbook instead?
I'd love to hear that I can do this but I don't believe I'll be able to do it. Can I? You help and guidance, as usual, is very much appreciated. Cheers

I do not see why not. The install on the powermac may request the old serial number from the version on the G4. Technically I do not think the license agreement allows you to then run both the upgrade on the Powerbook and 4.5 on the G4 at the same time. That is between you and your higher power.
And as the other poster indicated, once you upgrade you will no longer have your 4.5 install disks. You will have a new set of 5.1 install disks.
Bob

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