Exactly how to share files over three machines in our home

hi folks
I think my question is basic and I hope one of you can assist. We have an iBook G4, MBP 2009 edition, quadcore Mac..all running 10.5.7. I want to share files between them all. I have researched File Sharing on the computers but I can't figure out how to access each computer from the others. Any places to look online for exactly how to set up and then actually use File Sharing.
Is the software Dropbox the easiest way to go?
Thanks
Chuck S
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Attach the drive to your computer and run the Disk Utilities program in your Utilities fold. You may need to visit the partition tab of the program to make sure it is partitioned for a Mac (go ahead and partition it Mac GUID if it has been pre-formated for DOS). While it is connected to the Mac transfer the files you want to place on the drive (faster that way, especially if there are a lot of them). Then eject & disconnect the drive from the computer (turn it off too).
Connect the drive to your AEBS. If you are already sharing a printer with the base station you can connect a USB hub to the AEBS and then plug the printer and hard drive to the hub. After connecting the hard drive and turning it on, go back to the computer and run the AirPort Utility program to configure your 'Air Drive'.
After the Airport Utility program runs click on your base station and select the 'Manual Setup'. In the button bar you'll see a disk icon labeled Disks. Click on it. The disk connected to your airport should show up there. Select it and click on the 'File Sharing' tab. The 'enable file sharing' option should already be check marked - if it isn't select it. Select your security level - I use the default 'with Airport password' and remember password in keychain since I'm not worried about security in my house.
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