What is better to run AutoCAD inventor? XP or Windows 7? How much RAM?

I am wondering what is better to use XP or 7 for my 2.2 ghz 2 gb ram 120 gb hd 2007 MBP. I think I am going to use Virtual Box instead of Fusion or Parallels. Can my mac handle 7 and Inventor or Autocad at the same time or should I go with XP 32 bit?

This is an Apple software forum, not a Windows forum. Post Wiindows questions in the Windows forum or go to Microsoft's forums or Autocad's.
Your Mac can run any Windows through VirtualBox provided you have enough RAM installed - 4 GBs would be a fair minimum.

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WaaaaaW you are amazing...
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