Multiple Workgroups

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From: Steve (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 05/21/04 

Date: Fri, 21 May 2004 09:21:01 -0700

Is it possible to be a member of multiple workgroups at the same time without having to keep changing which workgroup I want to access and restarting? Currently the workgroup field only allows me to type in one name at any time.

Thanks!

Steve

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