I want to install Windows XP on my new Macbook Pro

I want to install Windows XP pro on my new macbook pro. I followed bootcamp assistant until i got the driver disc saying I need windows 7. oopppss i dont want windows 7. Can I still use Windows xp? I have only one professional software package that works perfectly using Boot Camp and XP. I don't use Windows otherwise. I think is is the 32 versus 64 bit issue which i don't need. Help please.

I assume I can save $100 by upgrading before Apple drivers.
Display mirroring is use by me to let my Client watch and change home design without breathing on my neck, lol.
My fear is upgrading and losing that option. I have a 52" monitor they can watch on. XP updated one day an used the 2nd monitor for some TV addon without permission. They later fixed that problem but it cost me 20 lost days i don't want to repeat. One of my iMac is running XP with the old drivers perfectly. So apple Boot camp assistant has no work around to use my 7 bought copies of XP pro.
I guess i will try upgrade and cross my fingers.
Thanks again!

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