Hi Craig,

True. Depends on intent. If you need to learn to administer etc. you have no choice. If the intent is to "get familiar with SQL Server" MSDE 2000 could be enough. No doubt that the Developer Edition of SQL Server would be a more "complete" experience though.

Have a great weekend,

Mike

>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