XP as a server

[jamhough22]

I was wondering can you use XP Pro as a server for local machines attached to it?

[Deerpark]

Yes.
Any operating system can be used as a server as long as the server software you want to use supports the operating system.

If you're looking for more than a generic answer you will have to be more specific on what kind of server you want to run.

[jamhough22]

well i want to run a server for a local macine to logg on to my machine but my machine to still be accessable for me.

[Deerpark]

What do you mean by log on?
Do you mean a remote desktop connection to your computer?

[jamhough22]

yea i mean log in as in log in on my mahine but at a local computer and i mean in the local network i.e home

[Deerpark]

XP can't do that. (Not that I'm aware of anyway).
You will need Windows Server 2003 (or newer) with Terminal Services.