Windiws & mac on one machine + airport express

hi all,
one little question: since imac with dual core processor is capable of running both Tiger and XP, I am wondering, can I configure airport express for both so that I have one source?
i appreciate your feedback.

My present setup is fully wired broadband with ISP providing 1Mb max speed. We want to go wireless, with 2 apple laptops and 1 pc laptop in the house, but keeping our hardwired iMac. I understand that I need an ADSL wireless modem/router, which will be connected to my phone line and my existing modem should be connected to the wireless router. (1) Do I need a special router that can work with both pc and apple laptops? (2) Do the laptops require special cards fitted? (3) I understand that I should get a wireless router to the new draft 'n' standard 802.11n. Do the laptops also need this specification to function? Do you know any which comply with this standard?
As some one who really is not very technical, I would appreciate any advice in simple terms.
Thanks

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Windiws & mac on one machine + airport express

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