Access Apple External drives through Windows

Core question:
How do I make external Firewire drives connected to my Mac accessible to my Windows computer?
I want to access files stored on external FireWire drives connected to my Mac on my Windows XP computer.
Background:
I can connect to my Mac from Windows, but only to the "boot" drive and only into the user folder I specify.
How do I access drives connected to the Mac through Windows?
TIA,
Paul

If you're using Mac OS 10.4 and older then install SharePoints from Hornware.com
If you're using 10.5, then just set up what files/folders/drive you want to share using the Sharing system preferences.

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