Oracle forms server implementation on single machine

I am using windows xp on my system.
can I run the developer 6i forms .FMX file from browser (internet explorer), after installing oracle forms server??
which operating system should we use to implement forms server.
while installing form server on windows xp a message was displayed like 'some files can be installed on
windows NT only'. I am not sure wheather the forms server will work on windows xp?
My requirement is I want to run the .FMX file from Internet explorer in my system i.e using single machine.
plz clarify.
with thanks
GMS

can I run the developer 6i forms .FMX file from browser (internet explorer), after installing oracle forms server??The answer is yes if you can get it to install.
I think you will need a FQHN (Host name with DNS).
which operating system should we use to implement forms server?We used Linux, Red Hat 4 AS, But I think you could use Windows 2003 with that version. I would avoid Windows NT at this point.
I have no information on using XP, I'm pretty sure I would not. I would use a server OS.
Best Regards
mseberg

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