MacBook Pro, Fusion, & Windows

I bought my MacBook Pro in Oct, 2009 and I love it. I have concluded I need to set up a virtual machine for my Windows programs and documents. I purchased Fusion and installed it.
Trying to install my Windows XP disc isn't working so I suppose I need to buy a new Windows disc.
1. Should I buy Windows XP or Windows 7? XP in on my old pc.
2. Can I purchase an upgrade instead of the full program?
Thanks

Before assuming you will need Windows, check these Windows alternative applications*:
http://www.macmaps.com/crossplatform.html
You should get whatever version of Windows retail that is known to work with the said Windows applications if you still need Windows. Often the OEM & Windows system specific discs won't work in virtualized machines.
- * Links to my pages may give me compensation.

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