Dual Boot on Windows XP ME/XP Pro

Hello all,

I am currently taking a Networking class that requires the installation of XP Pro and Server 2003.

I currently run XP ME.

I was wondering if it’s smarter to run a dual boot system, and if it is how to do that without losing my movies, pictures, and so on or if it would be better to acquire an external hard drive and install them both on it.

Thank you for you help.

Doug