Robin Rosenthal
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Wow Nick, you really dug back into the way back machine for this one. Yes, everything did work out. As Paolo said, we were prompted for the old 5.1 serial number during the install procedure for the upgrade (on a completely different computer). All’s well.
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No, it does not say Academic when we open it or do a “get info” on our FCP 5.1.4. We haven’t purchased the upgrade yet ’cause we’re still a little nervous about blowing the $300 and then not having the upgrade work out, but when we do bite the bullet we’ll let you know how it goes.
I do have a question for this general thread regarding upgrade protocol. We’ve read other threads on other forums about uninstalling the older FCP version before doing the upgrade. In our case we will be starting with a brand new computer. Is there any reason we’d have to install our old FCP 5.1.4 on the new computer first, or can we just install the new FCP7? In other words, are we “updating” from the old program, or does the upgrade simply ask for the old serial number and then proceed like a fresh install? I’ve never done an upgrade before that involved switching over to a new computer. Am I making my question clear?
New computer is a Mac Pro 8 core Xeon 2.66 Ghz with 8 gigs RAM.
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I just answered my own question. Just off the phone with Apple Pro Applications Support, who listened to the last 3 letters/numbers of my serial number, and confirmed that the “crossgrade” from FCP5 Academic to Studio 5.1 was indeed to Retail. So those of us lucky enough to have done that can now upgrade to FCP7. Seems almost too good to be true.
Robin
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My question goes back to Paolo’s original post. I too had FCP5 Academic, but did that onetime $99 upgrade to Studio that was offered several years ago. My new serial number stickers say “Final Cut Studio 5.1 Retail” above the serial number and support id, so this “Retail” terminology is what makes me wonder if this fluke will allow me to do the upgrade to FCP7. Does anyone know, or know how to find out? (no worries about the computer, just got a spanking new 8 core xeon)
thanks,
Robin Rosenthal