Transfering from Windows to Leopard.......

I have used Windows for years and I now feel that the tide has turned, in Apples favour !.
How easy is the transition from one to another re files, your email contacts/folders, photos etc etc?.
Thanks

Some of the following should help. You might want to consider one of the Missing Manuals from Oreilly Press. http://www.oreilly.com/ I got the Tiger book when I first switched and it was a lifesaver. I didn't know about the forums then which is also a great source for info. The Leopard missing Manual is very good.
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Mac 101: All Work and Play
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PC Magazine: Switching from Windows to Mac, Part I
PC Magazine: Switching from Windows to Mac, Part II
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