Thanks Dready and Embee, When I first contemplated this switch I was very very nervous about it, I felt like it was going to be like learning to use a computer in a language I didn't speak. The more I read and learn the more I realize it probably isn't going to be any more difficult than upgrading to a new Windows computer.
I am going to have to do all of it myself though since the nearest Apple store is about a 2 hour drive, AND it isn't a portable laptop, it is a 27" iMac. I am hoping that this old computer will hang on until I get all of this done, but it is getting slower every day, video card is dying and possibly hard drive as well, BUT all of my personal files are backed up to an external drive and updated constantly. I have all of my passwords handy and can download all of my art programs which will be time consuming to say the least, installing custom brushes and papers and textures and all of that, in several different art apps.
I am thrilled to find out that I can continue to use my second display after getting an adapter, even though it isn't a gorgeous Mac display it works well for my primary use which is watching class video tutorials while I use the program on the main screen. I "may" try the migration and I may not, I definitely will look into it though.
I just wish Monday would get here and I could get started.
