Storing files from Mac and PC on Time Capsule

Dear All,
I am about to add a time capsule at home and I am looking for any advice/recommendations on my planned setup.
I have a Macbook Pro and will be using TC for my Time Machine backup's and as my wireless connection.
My wife also has a PC running XP SP3, and we are planning to store family photo's/movies and a few important documents on to the TC. Also the TC would be the wireless connection for this machine.
From my research, I cannot see any think of any issues with this set up, (I will ensure any files stored from the PC are scanned for viruses before storing them - although I am happy with the security of the PC) but I have not used TC before.
I would welcome any advice/comments on this proposed set up, as to whether it throws up any potential problems or concerns.
Many thanks in advance for any help.

Apologies for posting this in the Discussions>Airport>Time Capsule - obviously should have just been Time Capsule. (I blame a bad day at the office!!)

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