Where do I get MPN for iLife that came with my computer?

I purchased a MacBook about a year ago. I just now have occasion to use iPhoto. I'd like to register it in case there are updates. When I attempt to do so I am asked for the "market product number" [MPN]. The methods explained for locating the MPN on Apple's website -- e.g., opening the Apple System Profiler -- do not work for me.
How can I locate the MPN? Alternatively, do I need to register my copy of iLife? It's iLife 08 and was purchased late December of 08.
Thanks,
Eric Weir

Eric:
iPhoto is only available with the iLife suite of iApps, not by itself. As for iLife 10 no one knows what the schedule is. In the past it had been released at the time of the MacWorld Expo. Since Apple is not participating in the Expo any more we don't know if there will be a scheduled release or not.
Since the Expo is only a few weeks away I would at least wait until it's over before ordering iLife 09 if you are interested in ordering 09. Otherwise, start using 08 and get familiar with it. Then compare the differences between 08 and 09 to see if it's worth it for you to upgrade.
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto (iPhoto.Library for iPhoto 5 and earlier versions) database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've created an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger or later), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. There are versions that are compatible with iPhoto 5, 6, 7 and 8 libraries and Tiger and Leopard. Just put the application in the Dock and click on it whenever you want to backup the dB file. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.
NOTE: The new rebuild option in iPhoto 09 (v. 8.0.2), Rebuild the iPhoto Library Database from automatic backup" makes this tip obsolete.

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