thanks all.
1)linux and windows are on different systems. i m able to share internet betwn the 2 but not files.
2)btw is configuting samba needed?? i think i saw a option in CENT OS to map my windows drive. i m not too sure.
3)i installed centOS as i m gona prepare for RHCT in due course and many advised me to use this.
thanks again. will try the abv steps n get back agian.