Sharing music from single central folder to PC, and MacAir: a bit confused

Hi
I have about 4000 songs in a single folder on my PC at home. I was previously using Mediaplayer to listen to them, but then bought a MacAir and have got involved with iTunes.
I'd like to
- have iTunes set up on the PC to look at the folder on it's own C: drive
- have the MacAir (and synced iPod) look at the same folder shared from the PC
- ideally have one set of playlists which either machine can update
- be able to disconnect the MacAir from the network (when I go out) and still be able to use iTunes somehow
- be able to buy songs from iTunes on either the MacAir or the PC and for them to end up in the PC C: drive
Is this possible?
Many thanks
Tim

I know this topic has been covered in many places but I really can't see a clear answer having trawled through. Any help would be great.
Thanks
Tim

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