P4 Thinkpad with 1Gb (max) RAM - Windows 7 or Windows XP?

P4 Thinkpad with 1Gb (max) RAM - Windows 7 or Windows XP? I have a vintage 2003 ThinkPad with a P4 and maxed at 1Gb RAM running XP. Should I move to Windows 7 or will I be better off with XP?
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Guest [Entry]

"All the older computer i have running XP seem to run better with Windows 7.

These computers include:

P4 1.8 Ghz with HT and 1GB ram

Celeron 1.6 Ghz 1GB ram

Give it a try."

Guest [Entry]

"It is good to hear stories of windows 7 running well on old hardware. I would generaly say you might want a little more RAM to make things more smooth though. If it works great and you want to move to Windows 7, I would say go for it. New software is always fun.

On the flip side, If you currently use XP and it meets all your current needs, I wonder how much you will gain from Windows 7. Continuing to use XP will cost you nothing. Is the Windows 7 upgrade price worth it to you? Evaluate your needs/wants and if your willing to put more money into an aging machine."