Using a Powerbook and a Sony PC laptop

I use a Powerbook, and I don't have a problem with Airport Express. My question is, my son has a Sony PC laptop and I was wondering whether it is possible to use the Airport Express to provide wireless coverage for the both computers at the one time. If it is possible, how do I do it?
Thanking you
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(PS My son prefers to use an Apple but the Sony is provided by his company)

Wireless network provided by Airport Express does not discriminate against PC like it should. You need to find the network from PC and log on using password for that network.

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