Shared iTunes use between Apple and PCs

I am contemplating buying a Mac notebook and want to know if the Mac (OS X) can access my PC's iTunes database. The PC's drive is shared on my local network. Will the Mac be able to access and play songs that I have purchased from the iTunes store? Will I be able to edit the database entries (ID3 tag tweaking, etc.)? Thanks!

Hello,
It will work fine.
I've accessed shared libraries over networks before, and never had a problem with it.
The songs in your PC library are compatible with the Mac version and likewise the reverse would be true.
I've successfully moved entire libraries from a Mac to a PC and then later back to a Mac. So, the level of compatibility is excellent.
I hope this helps.
Let us know if you have other questions.
P.S., if you'd like, go ahead and click the "Helpful" or "Solved" buttons on any of the posts / replies above if you feel they were helpful or adequately answered your question.

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