File sharing for mac

I need a file sharing program for mac. I tried poisoned, and another one, but they all have pc files, isn't there a mac only file sharing program, one that only shares mac files?

AStedraDJ:
Maybe if you described what you are trying to accomplish it will be easier to direct you. Mac OS has it's own file sharing feature which enables file sharing between two macs. In OS X go to Apple Menu > System Preferences > Sharing. However, if that is not what you are looking for please post back with further clarification.
Good luck.
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