Wireless use of pc DVD drive by MacBook pro

Can you use the DVD player in your pc remotely from your MacBook pro please? I have read that this is possible somewhere but can't find out how.

If you need an optical drive in your computer you can always go with a model that has them built in. Or if you go for a Retina-display model, you can always add an Apple external SuperDrive to your order ($79).
It all depends on what you need.
Clinton

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