win98 & xp on P2P

Hi, we have a P2P network of 7 computers, all running
win98SE, and need to upgrade our operating system. To
minimize expenses, we hope to install XP on 1 or 2 of the
newer computers. Can we have a P2P with XP and 98se? And
if so, would it run smoothly, or would it be cheaper &
less of a headache to get new machines so all can run XP?
thanks,ellen

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>Hi, we have a P2P network of 7 computers, all running
>win98SE, and need to upgrade our operating system. To
>minimize expenses, we hope to install XP on 1 or 2 of the
>newer computers. Can we have a P2P with XP and 98se? And
>if so, would it run smoothly, or would it be cheaper &
>less of a headache to get new machines so all can run XP?
>thanks,ellen

All versions of Windows can network with each other. I've written a
web page that should help you get the new XP machines to network
smoothly with the old 98SE machines:

Adding Windows XP to an Existing Network
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/...g/xp/addxp.htm

If you expect to have an XP machine share its disks, folders, and
printers with more than 5 other computers at the same time, get XP
Professional. It allows 10 simultaneous connections, while XP Home
Edition only allows 5 simultaneous connections. Details here:

Inbound Connections Limit in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;314882
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