I did a bridge in Netware to allow file sharing between PC's and Mac's in 1990. Not sure what you are running for software, but the technical is pretty easy as long as the application uses a common file format internally.
I use both PC and Mac. Personally - no real difference or preference. But when I like to build networks or play with technical details, it is easier to get access to detail level technical tools on the PC (software services, disk management, etc.)
The Mac trys to make certain things easy by "hiding" the complexity. So it requires a few more tools to get into the software architectures instead of using high level API's when you want access.
I've been using other people's Mac's for quite a while. Actually, I took some Photoshop classes using them, and use both platforms routinely.
I recently bought a 24" Snow Leopoard iMac though, currently running CS4 in Parallels 4 (for now). This is my imaging machine and it's pretty good at it, even with the Parallels printer and scanner setup hassles (tip: only use one VM in window mode, and give it 1MB or less).
My trusty T60 is having display problems, after 3 years. I don't like any Apple laptops, never have. They need a durable, road worthy version but still haven't built one. Why? Until the ATI display driver starting going south, and the LCD getting dim and yellow, I've never had a real problem running XP on it and I abuse the crap out of it.
So I'm in a bit of a conundrum. There's some imaging tools I use that only run on Windows, and there's some filters I like that only run on the Mac. So I really need both. Also, all my business software is on the T60 and I've used Office on the Mac just enough to know it really sucks on OSX (any version).
Basically, my only choice is to replace the LCD and video card on the Thinkpad, and maintain 2 different versions of Photoshop.
But I sure do like OSX 10.6, and my Datacolor puck does a pretty good job of dealing with the glossy screen of the iMac. My trusty T60 is dying a slow, graceful death, but I just can't get my head around using a MacBook or a MacBook Pro as a durable and trusty road machine for both location work, and to run my business with too.
But I digress. The main problem I'm having now is getting the T60 on my Lan so I can move files back and forth much easier. I'm up late right now trying to do just that, again, and nothing seems to work. I've done it before with older versions of OSX but can't get anything happening with Snow Leopard yet. Frustrating. Any links to current resources would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Kevin
PS: anybody want to see an image of a Mighty Mouse after smashing it with a hammer? 2nd worst idea Apple's had since the round mouse on the original iMac. I got a Microsoft 5000 Bluetooth mouse to replace it and it's really, really nice.