Transferring itunes from Windows to IMAC

we have itunes currently installed with our music library on a windows based laptop. Recently purchased an IMAC...beautiful...
Not sure how to move itunes application and music to the IMAC without losing everything.
Any help would be appreciated.

These pages may be of some help:
How to move an iTunes library from a PC to Mac (and back)
How to move your iTunes library from Windows to Mac
Networking with a Windows PC
Don't forget by the way if you have purchased any tracks from the iTunes Music Store to deauthorise your old PC if you are disposing of it so you don't use up your 5 allowances: About iTunes Music Store Authorisation and Deauthorisation

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