Moving Songs From PC to MAC

i have a PC (windows xp) that was my old home computer.
Just yesterday i changed my old computer to the newest iMac (21.5 inch) and want to use it as my iTunes home. Here are some issues i'm having:
1: i need help moving files from a pc to mac KEEPING playlist info, play count info, date added info, etc.
2: when i plug in my iPhone to the new Mac iTunes, all the songs on my iPhone are greyed out and can't be played.
3: i've tried homesharing but apple said it isn't meant to save playlists info.
4: (only at least half of my songs are purchased, the rest are from CD's so i can't do the Transfer purchasing thing)
HELP :O

Hello,
Go here: http://www.myfirstmac.com/index.php/mac/articles/how-do-i-move-my-itunes-library -from-pc-to-mac-and-keep-my-settings-intact
More help here: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1449
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