Well the new Windows 8 is looking sweet, its a cross between Windows 7 and Windows 7 mobile so you can install little mobile apps and real programmes. Think tapfish running next to Dreamweaver.
Check out this tutorial:
http://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/how-to-install-windows-8-on-virtualbox/
The good thing is Virtualbox has added in the windows 8 operating system from new so no need to choose windows 7.
Let me know what you think