Moving files from OS-X to Windows XP

I need to move 260GB of files from my G5 to a PC (XP) and I have an available external volume to do so, with same then becoming a permanent fixture on the PC. What do I want to format this disk in so Windows will be able to recognize these files?
I will be adding to this external volume as time goes by.
As always, thank you.

Yes format the ext. volume on the Mac. Below is an example of using disk utility to format a drive. It is nothing to do with FAT 32 or windows but I include it as an example. Read it and adapt it to your needs.
backing up HD and Panther upgrading step by step request by Cornelius.
In you case the format type you will choose will be shown as MS DOS _which is the same_ name as FAT 32. - both Mac and windows read/write.

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