Which version of windows 7 should i install

I've installed Parallels and now wish to run Windows for the odd application. Does anyone know which is the best version of Windows 7 to install ( Home Premium, Professional, Ultimateetc) Also 32 or 64 bit? Grateful for any advice

In Lion you best use Parallels Desktop 7, although 6 is doing fine but has not all the Lion features.
Windows: I would avoid "Home" version, the rest is OK.
32-64 bit: depends on your applications, nothing wrong with down to earth 32 bit.

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