XP home and server 2003 shared file?

I know that I can't join a domain using XP home but, is it possible to
just access a shared folder on the 2003 server. I don't need .net
apps or anything. I have 3 xp home computer on the network and I
would like to be able to access a shared folder. Is this possible or
is the upgrade to XP pro manditory?

Yes, indeed - you can access resources on a domain even if you can't join
it. Presuming good network connectivity between computer/server, and you
have a valid ID/pw on the server - you can map a drive either in Explorer or
in a command line. For the former - in Explorer, tools | map network drive -
specify that you want to use different credentials, and choose the
letter/server/share - or for the latter

net use x: \\servername\sharename /user:domainname\username <enter>


sundog wrote:
> I know that I can't join a domain using XP home but, is it possible to
> just access a shared folder on the 2003 server. I don't need .net
> apps or anything. I have 3 xp home computer on the network and I
> would like to be able to access a shared folder. Is this possible or
> is the upgrade to XP pro manditory?