Installing/Partitioning Windows 7 32-bit on Macbook Pro 13"

Hey all you tech people.... I currently have a macbook pro 13" and want to installl windows 7 for my hacking purposes and games. If I do this how much space would you guys suggest partitioning to the windows portion of the HDD. Would you guys suggest parallels? fat-32? I heard parallels is slower because I only have 2.66ghz and it consumes more battery-life... What is your take?
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Hi Bmoneh!
You might be able to install Windows 7 on your Macbook Pro without the CD. However, on the CD you have all the drivers you need to make your installation to work properly on your Macbook Pro.
My best advice for you is to obtain a replacement CD from Apple. You may also need this CD in case you have to re-install the Mac OS on your machine.
With best regards,
dagd

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