Mac Pro 2.66 Quad Core

According to the blurb I cannot run Windows 7 with Boot Camp 3.1. Now If I had Boot Camp 4 would this be different, or is it because of the age of the Mac Pro? Am I stuck installing XP only?!

Actually you can. I have the same MacPro Quad running Windows 7 64bit. You have to go through a couple of steps.
Download the appropriate ISO image of Windows 7 64bit.
Patch the ISO so that it will boot on your MacPro 1,1
Burn a new install DVD with the patched ISO
Voila, you'll be running it in no time. Works great!!
You'll have to google around for the instructions, but it can be done. I've done it.
Good Luck!!

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