Best way to share music throughout the house?

Hello,
I currently have all of my music on a windows 7 desktop using ITunes.  I have various other windows PC's, along with an IMac, Macbook, Macbook PRO, and home theater system that I would like my music to be accessible on via home network.  (I have wireless as well as wired networking available everywhere if it matters).
My question is, what is the best way for me to be able to share my music across all of my gadgets, without having to purchase any extra things.  I have too many computers and gadgets already, and I feel I should be able to make this all work together without extra equipment, but its too daunting to me.
Can someone shed some light on this for me?

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