I'm thinking about converting from a PC to a Mac but....

Okay so the laptop i have right now is a Toshiba Satellite PC. I do love it to death but I hate that there are a million and a half viruses for it >.< I'm getting into Graphic Design and computer gaming more. Right now I have a ton of PC software and I've heard that Mac can read almost all software. So I'm wondering if some of my PC only games will run on a Mac as long as it has Windows XP on it? The only reason I'm asking is because I'm about to buy a small bundle in Adobe Web Bundle..My possible future Mac will be farther along before I buy one. I'm a college student so I want to wait, save, and try to buy it myself. SO I guess my question is....would it be worth it for me since I have soooo much PC software..<br>
>.> a PC Windows XP

well I don't hardcore game or anything but I do play online games (I.E. Guild Wars, World of Warcraft, Black and White)My newest passion has been making graphics...hence why i'm getting the adobe web bundle ...I love computers and my boyfriend is also into computers. He was going to college for computers but he's not sure if thats what he truely wants to do with his life. That's why I'm asking about switching over to a Mac. The Mac I want is the really nice black one...mmm...but since I just bought this computer last year it's going to be a very long while until i get my desktop Mac (saddness). So I won't need any other software to install the PC programs? Like something other than xp. I don't really need to worry about losing my discount because my mom is also an educator so either way I et my discount =D
>.> a Pc Windows XP

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