Can I share with Windows Without storing password?

Hello Apple Community. I purchased a Mac Mini and am running OS X 10.8.3 with OS X Server on it. I have enabled Open Directory and File sharring using both AFP and SMB so that I can communicate with both my Apple Laptop and my Windows 8 workstation. However, I am quite frustrated with the need to Share files and folders using SMB (windows) and having to keep a password there for my account and my wifes account. I was hoping that using Open Directory I could use as an LDAP server and just have windows authenticate to that. The only other option I can think of is to create a third account and use it for netwok sharing only. Is there way to share with Windows clients using Open Directory where I do not have to store the password?
Links to articles or suggestions greatly appreciated. I use a mixed environment as there are more game options on Windows then OS X, so saying repace the Windows computer is not an option.
Thanks in Advance.

home sharing works between two (or more) computers on the same network. if iTunes on his machine is running, you can transfer content without needing to touch his computer.
if you have your content on an iPod, you can repopulate a new (empty) library with the files from there. check out this post by Zevoneer.
or, you can Download past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store (the music feature is currently available in the US only).

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