Conclusion
Installation of IDS (Informix Dynamic Server) on Windows XP is an easy process and will make your laptop or desktop PC a perfect workstation for discovering this great engine. I hope this article has been helpful and feedback is always welcome.
Note:
If you encounter any issue regarding the installation on IDS on Windows, please use the comment block at the end of the article or send a mail to jgp at jgp dot net. I will be very pleased to update the troubleshooting section of the appendix.