How do you install Windows XP using Boot Camp?

Apple has posted a "Requirements, Installation, and FAQ" document to the Apple Support Site with details regarding the process.

The document should be read in its entirety, and is quite detailed, but the following may be of particular interest:

After running Boot Camp Beta and installing Windows XP, you can switch between Windows XP and Mac OS X by holding Option (Alt) key when you start up. You can also use the Startup Disk control panel in Windows or Mac OS X Startup Disk preferences to set the default operating system to use each time the computer starts up.

The Boot Camp Assistant Beta creates a partition just for Windows XP without erasing your existing MacOS X information. Boot Camp Assistant Beta also burns a CD with drivers for Windows XP so you can use your Mac's built-in graphics, USB, audio, Bluetooth, Ethernet, AirPort, and more. The drivers are automatically installed when you insert the disc into your Macintosh after you install Windows XP.

Prior to installation, Apple recommends that you:

1. You should always backup important data before you begin any software installation, especially beta software.

2. Print the "Boot Camp Beta Installation & Setup Guide" PDF document that is included on the downloadable Boot Camp Beta disk image. It contains important information you'll need while installing Windows XP.

3. Update your Intel-based Mac to the latest version of Mac OS X (Mac OS X version 10.4.6 or later is required).

4. Search Apple Downloads to download and install the latest firmware update available for your Mac. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the firmware installation.

On page 3 of the "Boot Camp Beta Setup and Installation Guide" Apple states bluntly:

Apple Computer does not provide support for installing or running Boot Camp Beta or Microsoft Windows software.

Remember that Boot Camp is beta software. Should you choose to install Windows XP on your Mac, even using Apple's software, which is not recommended by EveryMac.com, back up everything and verify that the backup was successful before proceeding with your experiment. If something goes wrong, you're pretty much on your own.

In addition to the official Apple-provided guide, C|Net has posted a Boot Camp walkthrough, and ComputerWorld has provided an installation guide targeted towards veteran Windows users.