>>>>Tried to load SQL Server 2000 onto an XP Professional box and it said it couldn't on that OS; only the client tools. Thought XP was essentially a merge of 2000 and NT? Is there another version of SQL Server that I need? Thanks!
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>>>Hi Renoir,
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>>>The SQL Server 2000 standard/enterprise can only be installen on WIndows server. You'll need Developer Version of SQL Server 2000 which can be installed on WS.
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>>What is WS? Windows Server? If so, I'm not sure I understand fully your reply.
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>WS = WorkStation.

Ahhh... I would need to make another investment in the development version of SQL Server? Hmmmm... Is there another way? Will MySQL work? Only looking to learn VB at this point and have a SQL backend to attach to.