For testing purposes, yes.
Just observe the usual precautions:
1. Make sure you have the Windows Firewall turned on, or use a 3rd party firewall.
2. Use "best practices" code, particularly as it refers to security.
3. Run dependable antivirus and antispy/antimalware programs.
4. Keep your OS as fully patched as you can.
Windows XP should not be used as an Internet server, though.
It's a client OS with many limitations.
Juan T. Llibre, asp.net MVP
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