>>>Hi Pascal ---
>>>
>>>SQL Server 7 does *not* require NT Server.
>>>
>>>
>>
>>I won't discuss about that, you probably know much more about SQLserver than me so I guess you're right ...
>
>SQLServer 7 Enterprise (Standard?) allows two types of installation:
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>SQL Server 7 for NT Server (Can use Multi-CPU)
>SQL Server 7 Desktop Edition (for NT Workstation and Windows 9x)
>
>Both type of installation have the same functionality.
>Some features are only available in NT (like OS integrated security).
>
>Installing the Desktop Edition is like using a client license. It is mostly intended for use in development and mobile users.
>
>SQLServer 6.5 worked the same in NT Server and Workstation.

Installing SQL Server in Win9x losses its functionality as an NT Service. Is that what you mean?