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reemas · Sep 30, 2009, 04:33 PM

which version of windows should I install on my 2.8ghz Macbook Pro for optimal performace? I'm not sure if I should use Vista or XP w/ SP2. thanks in advance.

seanc · Sep 30, 2009, 05:00 PM

I'd skip XP SP3 and get Vista Business SP2 with the upgrade voucher to Windows 7 Pro.

If Windows 7 weren't around the corner and being offered with free upgrades to Windows 7, I'd say just wait until Windows 7.

mduell · Sep 30, 2009, 05:36 PM

Se7en.

reemas · Sep 30, 2009, 06:29 PM

will windows 7 tax my MBP pretty hard, especially if used with VMware?

Atheist · Sep 30, 2009, 07:02 PM

I'm running Windows 7 with Fusion 3 RC on a 2.2 GHz 4GB RAM HackBook (Dell Latitude D630) and have to confess it's rather Snappy™. I say go with 7. Fusion 3.0 is coming along nicely.....VMware has been working hard on the WDDM video driver so all the nice Aero goodies will work.

mduell · Sep 30, 2009, 10:30 PM

Originally Posted by reemas

will windows 7 tax my MBP pretty hard, especially if used with VMware?

No; it's remarkably quick.