Installing used copy of Final Cut Studio 2 question.

[JoeA]

Hello,
I've been reading around the net and haven't been able to find a very clear answer as to what happens when you buy and install a used copy of Final Cut Studio. I understand that the program can be sold as soon as it is completely uninstalled from the seller's machine, but it's what happens after that on the buyer's machine that I am dealing with.
It is important to note that I am dealing with full versions of the program, not upgrades (nor do I have the option to consider them in my situation). No, I am not considering FCPX.

These are my questions;

1. When the buyer (me) installs the seller's used copy of Final Cut Studio 2 will I be able to install the program on both a desktop & laptop like when the suite is new (this is vital because I am getting a new laptop and need studio on both machines)?

2. If (for some unknown reason) the seller's used copy of FCS2 doesn't install, can I install FCS HD without any problems?

3. If for some reason FCS2 isn't completely uninstalled from the seller's machine will it impede my installation process of FCS2?

Any info you can give me in regard to any of these questions would be greatly appreciated. It is a bit time sensitive (not that I have a deadline but I need to do this asap) so immediate responses would be amazing.

Thanks,
~ JoeA

 

[Alex H.]

The seller should have sent Apple a letter officially transferring the license. Assuming that's done, you have the same rights of use as buying a new copy. Keep in mind that, while the license will allow you to install on multiple machines, you may only have one of those machines operating at any given time.