Read files in Mac from Windows?

I am using OS X 10.5.6 and Windows XP using Boot Camp. While working on Mac, I can read files from Windows.
Is there a way to read files on mac when I work on Windows?

Hi,
yes there is.
It's called MacDrive and you have to buy it: http://www.mediafour.com/products/macdrive/
Without this Windows is not capable of seeing or using the Mac OSX partition.
Regards
Stefan

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