Windows XP on a Mac

So... I know you can Put windows on a mac... I've just bought a mac mini, and i'm gonna put boot camp on it... so now my question is, Does it have to be Windows XP PRO or can it be windows XP Media Edition-

I don't think that "supported operating systems" link
is valid for bootcamp. If so why do they require SP 2
in the bootcamp docs? I think it's only for
parallels.
Kyle,
Per http://www.apple.com/macosx/bootcamp/
"A bona fide installation disc for Microsoft Windows
XP, Service Pack 2, Home or Professional (No
multi-disc, upgrade or Media Center versions.)"
I know vista beta + works personally as well.
-Seed
I tried installing Vista RC1 5728, but bootcamp drivers gave me an error at the end. The OS installed fine, just couldn't install the drivers, but that was with BC 1.1.1 now there is 1.1.2 but I haven't tried that version. How did you install Vista?
Wilfredo.

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