Mike,

MSDE has no managment tools and is limited. Developer Edition is full blown SQL Server.


>Hi Gaylen,
>
>Just a thought. MSDE 2000 (free?) see link below.
>http://techrepublic.com.com/5100-6329-5056993.html
>By Mike Gunderloy
>
>It's linked from the UT Console. I read it yesterday.
>
>Later,
>
>Mike
>
>>Can you install the Developers edition on XP Desk Top Computer or must it be install on a Windows Server.
>>I may be needing to port an application over to SQL Server and was interested in the $53.00 sales price for the Developers edition to get familiar with SQL Server.
>>
>>
>>Thank
>>Gaylen