Should I install XPSP2 or something else?

[twlkp76]

My wife has a Gateway PC running XPSP2.
She just bought me a MacBook Pro.

Should I install the same or are updated Windows able to run the XP programs?


Thanks

 

[celticpride678]

Many apps are Windows 7 compatible.

 

[Hastings101]

Windows 7 is actually on par if not better than OS X right now, and it's much better than XP. However, while Windows 7 will probably run the programs without issue, if you're really worried about compatibility then you should use XP.

 

[balamw]

if you're really worried about compatibility then you should use XP.

Or get 7 Pro or Ultimate which come with "XP Mode", basically a free virtual machine running XP for any apps you might have trouble with.

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[C. Alan]

I think a lot of it depends on what you are going to do with windows. I run XP under Parallels on my Mac Pro so I can run autocad. It was the only program I really use.

If you are going go the boot camp route for gaming, Id go with windows 7. If you are just using Office or older programs, use XP.