Difference between XML Publisher and BI Publisher

Dear Members,
Recently I've started using XML Publisher Desktop V 5.5 with Oracle Applications V 11.5.10.2
In many forums and sites, most of the users are referring as XML Publisher or BI Publisher. Can any one please explain me the below points:
1/ What is the difference between XML Publisher and BI Publisher.
2/ Can I use BI Publisher with Oracle Applications V 11.5.10.2? If YES what I need to do to use BI Publisher?
Your inputs will be of great help to me.
Many thanks in advance.
Best Regards,
Arun Reddy D.

In the main page of this forum, there are announcements... check "Naming and Versioning" -- might help you.

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