i'm trying to access a folder that i would have shared on a unix machine running on sco unixware 7.1 , using the windows application without much luck.

if i go to the unix box and type command

# dfshares
RESOURCE SERVER ACCESS TRANSPORT
kingDRP:/z1/test/test/bnk/bnk****n/F.ALLIANC000/ kingDRP - -

the folder is shown in unix as shared but my biggest challenge is how can i get to access it from windows either XP or 2000. what software do i need to install and how do i get to map the shared drive in unix on the windows application.

Try Samba.