What is the easiest way to make FTP server to share files with my friends ?

Question

i am using XP pro, i am trying to use ISS in bulid one with XP and we can use it ..i used a another computer chek it we can see files from the computer we can download them from the server ..but i need to set up a one username and a password so only poeple i know can get them ...
i try to set up this with XP pro ISS but did not wokr i try to put a new user name and passwrod files under Security Accounts but don't which tick bos need be check and which has tobe uncheck ..
is ther any other software sthat i can user which eaiser than this ..do not need much security or fuctions ....becuse its not ging to be online all the time ...

please help /..

Answer 1

Try this

http://filezilla-project.org/