How to setup winxp pro as file server

[catr8]

have 6 computers all with windows xp pro installed including on the server, how can I have all six talk to the file server, password access?

 

[PhilFrisbie]

Well, only 5 PCs can connect simultaneously to a single XP pro machine due to licensing restrictions.

As far as setting up passwords: You need to set up users on the 'server' for each client.