Install on Firewire HDD?

Ok, Apple's support documents have not helped me with this question. Can you install Boot Camp/Windows onto a bootable firewire HDD? Apple says yes in one place and no in another, so which is it?
Thanks

Hi......
I need help too.
I have a 4 week old Apple mac with Leopard. Have installed Windows XP Service Pack 2 Version 2002 via Bootcamp and when I want to log into Windows the Screen freezes immediately you choose Windows Option and will not even open up the Windows Desktop!!. I have to switch off and can only get into and use Macintosh. Has any else had this problem? Have heard that it needs to be Windows XP Version(SP2) 2004. Not impressed!!
Can I get in to Windows from within Macintosh?

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