Windows Library transfer to Mac

I have an old Viao with a large iTuns library. How do I transfer this data to my new MacBook?

Are all of your songs on your iPod purchased music from the iTunes store? Because as far as I know only purchased music can be transfered from your iPod to your iTunes, and that is only with iTunes 7.
When i moved my windows music to my mac a few months ago i Used this
Senuti - Mac Only
http://www.fadingred.org/senuti/
It has very good instructions, worked well for me. Took my music off my ipod and onto my mac, then I was able to import it into my library.

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    Networking with a Windows PC

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    Respectfully submitted,
    Len

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    Type "move itunes library from mac to pc" into the google search bar.
    Please turn off your caps lock.  All caps indicates shouting, is considered rude and is difficult to read.  Many will not read such posts.

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