Using Desktop software on different Windows platforms?

Dumb question from Blackberry newbie. I have a desktop with Windows Vista 64 bit and Outlook 2007 plus a laptop with Windows XP 32 bit and Outlook 2003. If I install Blackberry Desktop software on both will they work on same Storm smartphone, or am I looking for trouble?

Hi Ory69 and welcome to Discussions,
from the requirements you provided, I don't see a hinderance not to use Guardian Edge as long as you use Windows XP.
Why Windows Vista is not mentioned is a little mysterious, but might have a reason.
The MBP meets these requirements.
Only thing that could be a hinderance is the section with the 'BIOS Int 13h'.
According to this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/INT_13 the Int 13h is a Low Level Disk Services, which can cause trouble on a Mac, since Macs don't have a BIOS, but use the EFI http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ExtensibleFirmwareInterface , which is the successor of BIOS.
If Guardian Edge is relying on the presence of a BIOS, this can be a reason why it won't work on a Mac with BootCamp Windows.
So it might be wise, to contact Guardian Edge asking them if they see/know of problems using their software on a Mac.
Regards
Stefan

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