Mandrake and Windows XP networking

I have a main computer which is running windows xp and has my internet connection. I also have my laptop which is running mandrake 9.0. I am completely new to lunix and was wondering how to network the two together so i can share my modem (can't afford broadband yet) In windows xp there were no drivers for my network card on the laptop that is why i decided to try Lunix and Mandrake 9.0 was the easiest to get hold of. Eventually i want both computers to be running just lunix as i have found it to be pretty cool.

Any help on my network problem would be greatly appreciated.

cheers

You can use Mandrake Control Center to Configure Internet Sharing Connection. Use command:

# mcc

Iy have a wizard help to configure Sharing Internet Connection!

Good Luck