Accessing an OS X account with Win XP Pro

IKeelU

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My friend just set me up an OS X account on his Mac to allow me access to his files when we're both online. Trouble is, I can't login despite using the correct user name and password. I am accessing this account via ftp and I indicated that in the address bar. Is there some inherent WinXP incompatibility with OSX, or am I doing something wrong?

While I'm on the subject, that very same user is unable to share files with me through ICQ file sending. every time he tries to send me a file, it tells him I'm offline. I am using a router but I've configured all my firewall setting appropriately (according to linksys tech-help). I know this isn't that much information to go on, but any suggestions would be really appreciated.
 

bubba

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You both need to have ports 20 and 21 open (on your computers and routers) for FTP to work.
 

jhu

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two things to consider:

1) does he have an ftp daemon running?
2) if so, is the ftp port open on his side?