Macbook and Windows 7 PC sharing files on a home network

I have a Macbook pro and a windows 7 based pc. Is it possible for these computers to share files like pictures, videos, itunes library across a home network? If so, what is the easiest way to set that up?

Very detailed instructions:
http://macs.about.com/od/filesharing/ss/file-sharing-win7-snow-leopard.htm
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    Which is the main Leopard Forum. You could also look here:
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  • Connect MacBook And Windows PC

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  • MacBook and Windows

    Hey,
    I have been browsing the forums, particularly this section for quite a while now. Some information has been useful, but I kind-of need some specific advice now.
    I've been a Windows user since May this year when I got the new 2.4GHz MacBook. Mac OS X is fantastic, and the sleekness and features the MacBook provides makes me want to stay up all night just to play with it. But I've probably spent £150+ on games throughout the time I used Windows, and it would be a shame to have all my old favourites lieing around useless. So this is where the situation begins.
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