Which version of Windows - OEM or FULL

I'm buying a copy of Windows XP (either Home or Pro) to install to use with either Boot Camp or VMware. I know I should not buy an UPGRADE version, since this would be considered a new install. But, there's also an OEM (sometimes called "For System Builders" version, that's about 60% of the FULL version price. Will this OEM version install on a Mac in Boot Camp or VMware?

Also, Norton Ghost can create a VMware image from your BootCamp partition. I didn't want to let Fusion near my Vista setup after it removed the Nvidia drivers I need to use natively.
Only avoid OEM where it is for a specific vendor's hardware like Dell or something. Otherwise they are fine and nice way to test the waters and save.

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