Use Logic Studio to upgrade to LE 8

I'm sure this answer is in the manuals, but since I don't have them with me, I'm posting it here: is it possible to use the Logic Studio install set to upgrade a LE7 installation to LE8, or does that require a completely different path?
TIA

No, Logic Pro (with Logic Studio) is a different application to Logic Express.
Serial number differences aside, Logic Pro cannot install Logic Express for you.
You can update your LE7 to LE8, or you can update your LE7 to Logic Studio.
You can't update to Logic Studio and also get a free copy of LE8... ( ! )

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