how do i share files between two pc,s

[lightshow]

For Windows XP:

Right click the folder -> properties, then under the sharing tab, choose share this folder, give it a name.
Then -> start -> run -> cmd
type ipconfig
take note of what the IP address of your computer is

Go on second computer, my computer -> map network drive
type in the ip address of the first computer and add /foldername

ie: //192.168.0.22/sharedfolder
or
\\192.168.0.22\sharedfolder

I may have the // backwards, i'm too used to Unix


At that point you've just mapped a shared drive from one computer to another in your home (on windows XP)!

[Expeto]

xampp is easiest to handle.. right?

you gotta define "handle" here, if you mean getting it to work, you are right. But I don't think x offers the same tools and versatility that L offers, neither the security. There is a reason the server word is heavily dominated by the L.

[elbuitre]

Just echoing and addind something to Expeto's more informed posts but nevertheless... Install WAMP if you want to start scripting quickly, it comes with a server a database and PHP. If you want to learn more about system management (IT part) then yeah you probably should install everything separately. If you, however, want to get down to the programming side of things or do something right now, then go for WAMP. We use it at work at a small online school and it's cool and multiplatform. I code in windows (that's what the computers at work have) and then pu it on the Red hat server.

If you just want to share files then just apache will do just set up the right folders and such, then your IP will give access to your webserver. here's an article ai just found which seems good:
http://lifehacker.com/124212/geek-to...ome-web-server