Sharing Files on an XP PC

I've read that earlier versions of Panther have problems with cross-platform networking. What is the best version of Panther in this regard? The later, the better?
On the PC (XP Pro), should I simply share the hard drives, or create a Network Place for each?
We added 2 Panther G5's to our network (we can't run Tiger, which doesn't have these problems, because the software we run has issues with Tiger) and when I double-click the alias for the PC share in the Network Browser, it says the alias refers to an item that has changed or no longer exists. I tried changing the name of the XP share, and this works most of the time, but under the SMB Mount "select a share," only one of the shared volumes is available on the drop-down. This is the share I added last.
If there's software to be used to help with this issue, I prefer it run on the PC. The Macs are loaded down for critical processes, all unnecessary services are turned off, and I don't want to do anything to reduce their headroom.
Any suggestions appreciated.
Thanks,
Dave
G5   Mac OS X (10.3.4)  

Hi Dave
I use 10.3.9 and have no problems on a mixed network?
That said I have seen the problem you described, even on all mac networks.
Out of interest what happens if you add the alias to your startup items in system prefs /accounts? Does it auto connect?
I like to be as easy as possible, and I end up just sharing my entire PC drive... which may not be the best thing to do, but seeing as the whole network is in my office, and there are only 2 of use, who cares This way I can access any folder I want on the PC from my mac.
I have also noticed that it sometimes takes minutes to connect, sometimes it even fails on the first go, I'm not sure if this is a mac or windoze issue, life is too short to worry.
hope you get some ideas from this forum
PS if you find it easier to share a drive internal or external from your mac, this software is brilliant:
http://www.hornware.com/sharepoints/
wilse
G5dp, G4qs, mini, eMac, G3 & iPod... big TFT & Nespresso coffee machine!   Mac OS X (10.3.9)  

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