Install trackpad before or after Lion?

I am running 10.6.8 on my old MacBook.  I know that Lion will run okay on the MacBook (checked specs).  I just bought a Magic Trackpad so Lion gestures will work on the MacBook.  Should I install the Magic Trackpad before or after I install Lion or doesn't it matter?  For the record I tried search but I am still confused.

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