Indesign CS4 PC version on a macbook pro

I have an opportunity to pick up a macbook pro 13, but I have the PC version of indesign CS4. Any comments on how this will run on the mac, using something like Bootcamp or parallels? Same question of photoshop CS5 for PC.

Thanks for both answers, I haven't used a Mac since my Mac Plus, circa 1989, became obsolete. So these answers are very helpful.
I do (now) understand that bootcamp is like a dual boot system, so I will not have access to the mac programs while running it under windows.
I'm a photographer, and am trying to get a handle on if this is the right choice, or go with another Dell laptop.
I've always liked the Mac hardware, OSX seems to be a very robust OS, with a lot I like about it. But I'm wondering if I'm inviting headaches with trying to run a PC home system, and a mac laptop. Juggling flies between the systems, backups etc. I'll also be running adobe Lightroom, probably my most used program when on the road, which does allow installation on Mac or PC, so no problems there.

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