Setting up a network?

OK, something completely new to me. How do I go about setting up a network between my two computers? Specifically, what software do you all recommend, and how do I configure it, my router (if i need to) and my computers?

Thanks!

Windows xp has great networking built in. I think vista is supposed to be even better with it.

With xp you just run the wizard and make sure the computers are on the same work group.

Here is a topic you may want to look at:

http://forum.piriform.com/index.php?showto...&hl=network