Windows XP onto iMac 11,1 (i3)

Hey all,
Just starting Boot Camp up I notice I'm told to use a Windows 7 DVD - I want to run XP (I have a license spare, I don't for 7) does this matter?

Nope, seemed quite happy.
Details:
XP Sp3 home 32bit edition.
Installed with no serial
Used Microsofts product key changing tutorial to install product code (received code after the disk for various reasons)

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And 64-bit Windows Vista on these Macs http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1846
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