External Backup drive

Hi,
I am considering getting an external HD to use with Leopards Time Machine. I have Windows XP on a partition. Is it possible to partition the Backup HD so I can back up from both Windows and Mac? If so would this be difficult to set up?
Thanks

Maybe this thread will help.
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1218337

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