Can OS be installed and run from a Firewire drive?

Hello,
I recently started to switch from WindowsXP to a Mac Mini. I was considering installing WindowsXP to a drive that I put into my AMS Venus 3.5" drive enclosure. This is a combination enclosure that supports USB 2.0 and Firewire 400. I've never used a Firewire device before so I don't know how well XP would install to and run from a Firewire drive. I'd like to setup XP to run underr Parallels. Its a Seageate 160gig 7200rpm drive that's about 1 1/2 years old.
Is this possible? Is is actually usable going through a Firewire connection?
Thanks,
Jeff

Hi Jeff,
installing Windows under Parallels will produce two files that contain the Windows System itself (filename.hdd) and the configuration file (filename.pvs).
These two files can indeed be put onto an external harddisk and run from it.
It is quite usuable and you should get the same 'speed' as if these files where on your internal HD.
Have a look at the PDF files here http://www.parallels.com/en/products/desktop/ for further information on how-to.
Have Fun
Stefan

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