As I've posted elsewhere, I'm upgrading my computer, but want to keep the old one active. This is what I'm hoping to accomplish:

Old computer: 5 y/o Gateway Pentium III - Windows XT:

I have Office Small Business 2000 installed in this pc and would like to upgrade to SmBs 2007.

New Computer: Dell Inspiron 530 PC Intel Core Duo E4700 - Vista 32-bit

Obviously, I would have to install the old 2000 version on the new pc prior to upgrading.

Will the new pc accept both - the old version of MS 2000 and upgrade?

I recall reading a few years ago that Microsoft changed their rules from allowing the licensee to install software into just one pc per household - to allowing installation in 2 pc's in one household. Also, if this is true, I'm wondering if the "new" rule includes SmBs 2000.

If there is some website/link available vs relaying the info here, please let me know.

Thanks for any info.

Liz