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I have the opportunity to order a copy of Windows 7 for $30. I'd like to install it as follows:
1.83 Ghz Core 2 duo Mac Mini (2Mb of RAM)
Snow Leopard
Fusion 3
Two questions:
Which version of Windows 7 should I order: 32 or 64 bit?
I can also choose between the Home Premium and the Professional version. The Professional version says it allows you to, "join your school's network domain." (whatever that means). Again, what version would be best to order?
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Professional, usually has more "pro" options.
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If you need to connect to a Windows domain, as most business user need to, then you should get Pro. If you are just using it at home or as a standalone OS, then get the Home Premium.
I always get the Pro version, as I take my laptop in to work and I want to be able to use the resources, such as networked printers and shares.
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Get the 32bit Professional version unless you want to re-purchase all of your Windows apps. I don't think that Windows allows you to use 32 bit apps in the 64bit version.
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I've been running Vista 64bit for nearly two years without any issues. If he's got really old hardware, then there may be an issue. The system I'm running it on is from 2004 and it has no problems at all.
A C2D system is going to have no problems running it at all.
And the paragraph after the one you quoted reads:
Support for 64-bit has skyrocketed in recent years—it's had to, since so many computer buyers were using it, whether they knew it or not—so the chances you'll run into any difficulties are slim. So if you have the proper hardware, 64-bit Windows is definitely the way to go.
I think one is more likely to run into hardware that isn't supported in 7 at all, than not work in 7 64.