Which version of Windows 7 should I download?

VMWare might not allow you to use Aero, which is a big feature of the OS. If you have 4GB, try the 64-bit. But the 32-bit is the more easily compatible one (drivers for Bootcamp will load immediately since they're for x86) and more painless to install

 

i went 32 bit because i didnt want to have to deal with finding all the drivers.

I can confirm that Aero does not work with vmware, but it works when you boot into Windows 7 via bootcamp

I am using a 2.53 Ghz, 4 gig ram, Unibody MBP

 

I would be nervous about installing any beta version of windows in boot camp. Since it will not work under VMWare (and most likely then Parallels) I would make sure you have everything backed up and that you do not have anything outstanding that you would need to computer for while testing, just in case something goes wrong.

From all that talk around here it is easy enough to screw up something with boot camp when using a retail release. I would imagine you could run into a few more issues when running beta versions.

 

Beta is really really stable actually (it's probably the best version of windows already, and its only a beta) sans some issues (like IE and stuff, but that's what a beta is for).

Of course, screwing up in boot camp is always possible, but one of the big draws to Win 7 is the new GUI so I'd prefer seeing Aero than not having it

 

It works fine with VM Ware, everything runs really smoothly

And i have everything backed up Via Time Machine

 

Where do you guys find Win 7 for download? I am looking to put Winderz on my MBP for the first time. Should i just go with XP?

 

Yeah, just buy XP.

 

Vista Home Premium is running smooth as silk on my Mac Pro in bootcamp mode. From my searching when I was looking for either XP or Vista new, OEM version, I found Vista to be cheaper than XP.

The only reason I used Vista is for gaming, but I have never had one incident, so my experience with it has been 100% positive.

I did not download the beta of Win7, I am frankly a bit worried in doing so because I don't want any interference with my current setup. Even though everything is fine and dandy with my current setup, usually when I go "playing around" with it I could wind up in trouble. Just buy Vista OEM version.