MacIntosh to NT Conversion - Forms and Reports

I have to convert an existing 4.5 system from MacIntosh to NT.
I am looking for hints on what to do and what not to do.
If you have done this type of conversion please let me know.
I am currently researching the use of uifont.ali (from tools\common60) and FORMS60_DEFAULTFONT, plus Oracle Terminal.
Are there any other tools about which I should be researching?
Thanks

If you only need Forms and Reports you can use Forms & Reports Services Standalone version, dowloadable from http://www.oracle.com/technology/software/products/ias/htdocs/101202.html

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