Mac Server Only in mixed environment?

I want to get rid of my Windows 2003 server and have my Mac Server act as directory server for both my Macs and Windows PCs.
Is this possible?

Probably not, depending on the PCs in use, and what features you use/rely on.
Specifically, Microsoft dropped support for PDC/SMB-based authentication in Windows 7, so Windows 7 can't authenticate against SMB (the version of Windows authentication implemented in Mac OS X, as well as other non-Windows based OSes)
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee681706(WS.10).aspx
So if you're not using Windows 7 (and don't plan to), or aren't using directory services you might be OK.

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