Windows Vista OEM question/concern

Hello!
After dealing with PC/laptops for my whole life, I've finally said 'enough is enough' and I've bought the Macbook Pro 13".
The thing is, I'll be using an Autodesk program called Revit, and I've been told that I'll need Windows in order to run it on the MBP. This isn't a problem, but I am curious as to what version of Windows would be most appropriate.
Newegg has a copy of Windows Vista Home OEM that comes with the free upgrade to 7. My concern comes with whether or not the OEM version would work for the MBP. Any details as far as how that could be determined would be much appreciated!
I'm also a bit concerned with whether I should get the 32-bit or 64-bit version. I have the 4 GB memory in the MBP I just bought.
Please feel free to tell me if I'm way off-target here, and thanks for any help you folks may offer!
JP

ComputerWorld (today 6th) reviewed MBP and 7, battery life is bad, and the Boot Camp Install forum is place to look.
not everyone is happy with Apple drivers for wireless, BT, trackpad.
As for Newegg, should be fine I picked up Vista SP1 Ultimate with $9 to get 7.
http://discussions.apple.com/category.jspa?categoryID=237
I would download 7 both 32 and 64 now free from MS while you can and test drive it. Mac uses EFI not the PC style BIOS and you may want x64 to use all 4GB, you probably want to ask MBP owners if they even get 3.2GB RAM.
I wouldn't touch Visa Home (unless Home Premium) which comes with 32-bit media only, you have to send in for the 64-bit.
how to download, the upgrade FAQ and such:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/default.aspx
http://windows7news.com/
http://www.winsupersite.com/win7/
And Vista OEM is System Builder, and can be upgraded to Windows 7.

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