Windows on new aluminum iMacs

I was wondering if anyone knew what version windows I can run on the new aluminum imacs. I'm curious of the difference between 32 bit and 64 bit windows xp and vista xp. Can anyone simply explain the difference and if they had luck, no luck with the 64 bit version? I honestly have no clue the difference between 32 and 64, but figured the 64 bit should be better. I need to buy windows but there are what seems like hundreds of different versions, I'm lost. My debate is between XP or Vista and 32 bit vs 64 bit. Thanks.

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