sorry for the stupid question, Im new to linux and mythtv, not in over my head yet, but close. Myth tv all setup with knoppmyth. Two problems

1. how do i open up a file manager to move my mp3s into correct location
2. how do i map a network drive to see my mp3s on my xp box.

any help greatly appreciated.

again sorry for the noob question

Have a look over at the wiki at these topics (in no particular order):

http://knoppmythwiki.org/index.php?page=LinuxTips
http://knoppmythwiki.org/index.php?page=UsingSambaHowTo

These will help you do what you want to do. If you come up with a particular problem don't hesitate to post a message in the correct forum for help.

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Girkers

thanks most appreciated

here's a good and secure way to map the shares on other machines permanently:
Mounting_smbfs_Shares_Permanently

Please try to search on your own first however. We're glad to give you hints nudges, help troubleshoot, ... but there's no sustitute for a bit of personal initiative.