Yes you can. All versions of Windows can network with each other.
The default network settings on both computers should work. Run the
Network Setup Wizard on XP (not on 2000) to fully enable file sharing.
The only other setting I'd make is to set the workgroup name the same
on both computers.
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Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)
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