6i Form Builder via x-windows or desktop?

What is the best development environment for 6i form builder/designer. Should it be used via x-windows to access the designer from the server or to to install and use the designer on the desktop (ie W2Kpro)? I understand there are x-window products and there is Developer 6i for MS windows. Does anybody have any pros/cons for either development environment or preferences?

Jim,
There is a special version for XP and not only do you need to install this special version but you also need to have a minimum of Patch 13 (from metalink). The special version can be downloaded from the otn using http://www.oracle.com/technology/software/products/forms/index.html
I would go use this special install first before doing any other thing.
Sunny Patel.

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