Sorry for the duplicate post, I accidently posted in MediaCenter originally.

I am trying to explore the functions of a tablet pc. I also want to explore
the full productivity of PlanPlus by Franklin Covey before I run out and by a
tablet PC. I have a laptop and just bought WACOM drawing tablet. I have XP
Home Addition SP2. Can I download a plug in or convert to XP for Tablet on
my laptop to experience handwriting recognition and data input procedure to
determine if a tablet is truly a functional tool?

No, sorry but the Tablet PC Edition 2005 is a superset which was available
with the Windows XP Pro SP2 operating system only, pre-installed by
manufacturers. The new Vista operating system (most versions) includes both
Media Center Edition and Tablet PC bits so you if have the hardware
available, it will install automatically.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
http://forums.mobilepcworld.net
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone

"JPS" <JPS@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Sorry for the duplicate post, I accidently posted in MediaCenter
> originally.
>
> I am trying to explore the functions of a tablet pc. I also want to
> explore
> the full productivity of PlanPlus by Franklin Covey before I run out and
> by a
> tablet PC. I have a laptop and just bought WACOM drawing tablet. I have XP
> Home Addition SP2. Can I download a plug in or convert to XP for Tablet
> on
> my laptop to experience handwriting recognition and data input procedure
> to
> determine if a tablet is truly a functional tool?
>

Actually, the software (Tablet and Media Center bits) will install whether
or not you have the hardware (in both Tablet and Media Center cases).

Obviously, not having the hardware will have impact on how you use (or not
use) some of those components.

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"Chris H" <VistaMobilePC********.com> wrote in message
news:38B0C3E5-4BFF-494B-8769-9EE82C123034@microsoft.com...
> No, sorry but the Tablet PC Edition 2005 is a superset which was available
> with the Windows XP Pro SP2 operating system only, pre-installed by
> manufacturers. The new Vista operating system (most versions) includes
> both Media Center Edition and Tablet PC bits so you if have the hardware
> available, it will install automatically.
> --
> Chris H.
> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
> http://forums.mobilepcworld.net
> Associate Expert
> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>
> "JPS" <JPS@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:FE1D7D86-038F-4C23-9C6E-610E353E5EB5@microsoft.com...
>> Sorry for the duplicate post, I accidently posted in MediaCenter
>> originally.
>>
>> I am trying to explore the functions of a tablet pc. I also want to
>> explore
>> the full productivity of PlanPlus by Franklin Covey before I run out and
>> by a
>> tablet PC. I have a laptop and just bought WACOM drawing tablet. I have
>> XP
>> Home Addition SP2. Can I download a plug in or convert to XP for Tablet
>> on
>> my laptop to experience handwriting recognition and data input procedure
>> to
>> determine if a tablet is truly a functional tool?
>>
>

If you have any knowledge of developing, the Tablet PC SDK will give you the
Tablet experience on a graphics tablet. It's how many ink-friendly apps
have been developed.
--
Terri Stratton
Microsoft Featured Community
http://thetabletpc.net
Forums - http://forums.mobilepcworld.net
Microsoft Windows MVP- Tablet PC

"JPS" <JPS@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:FE1D7D86-038F-4C23-9C6E-610E353E5EB5@microsoft.com...
> Sorry for the duplicate post, I accidently posted in MediaCenter
> originally.
>
> I am trying to explore the functions of a tablet pc. I also want to
> explore
> the full productivity of PlanPlus by Franklin Covey before I run out and
> by a
> tablet PC. I have a laptop and just bought WACOM drawing tablet. I have XP
> Home Addition SP2. Can I download a plug in or convert to XP for Tablet
> on
> my laptop to experience handwriting recognition and data input procedure
> to
> determine if a tablet is truly a functional tool?
>