Can I run windows vista under lion boot camp?

I have an older install disk for windows vista that I need to install on my mac mini running lion.  I tried to do it under the bootcamp install but it froze most of the way through it.  Will this work? or does it have to be W7 only?  Lastly, is there a work around without spending money?

Sherwoodphorest wrote:
I have an older install disk for windows vista that I need to install on my mac mini running lion.  I tried to do it under the bootcamp install but it froze most of the way through it.  Will this work? or does it have to be W7 only?
Yes
Lastly, is there a work around without spending money?
No

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