Windows Vista or XP for Bootcamp?

Does it matter what version of Windows Vista I can use?  I found Vista Ultimate, Home Basic, Business, Home Premium.
I want the cheapest one that will work fine.
I only want to run some basic Window's programs, internet.  Nothing extensive like music, videos, pictures, games.
Also, I have heard that Windows Vista is "junk" compared to XP.  Is this really an issue?
I have OS 10.6.8, 2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo.
Thank You

For two years I had Boot Camp with Vista Sp2 on a 2008 MacBook Pro. Prior to Vista this computer had Boot Camp with XP Sp2.  I used these principally for PC games not available on Mac OS.
While Vista has a bunch of annoyances it was a much better system than XP which required replacement several times. The reason I no longer have Vista is that the 2008 MBP had the 8600 graphics glitch which even though it was repaired by Apple ended up being given to a relative sans Boot Camp and Windows.
Go with which version you prefer but the Home Premium was the most used. You should not have any problems with the things you state you wish to use.

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