[Hidden-tech] Converting from PC to iMac

[SoundShifter at aol.com]

Hello all,
 
I so appreciate the knowledge on this list-serve even though much of it is 
out of my league.  I started my computer days on a Radio Shack dinosaur 
using DOS commands -- could it really have had a total of only 28k?  Whatever it 
was, it was laughable compared to what we use now.  After many years and 
migrations thru the PC world, I am eager to switch to the new iMac.
 
My problem: I have years of bookkeeping on Quicken for PC and I am hearing 
that the MAC version is terrible.  I am also hearing that the 2010 version 
is supposed to work well or at least better.
 
What I'm considering doing:
1. Switch to the iMac but keep my PC till February when Quicken Mac 2010 is 
supposed to be available.
2. Make the switch then and hope that it works without causing me days of 
manual input or other headaches.
 
I'm wondering if anyone has knowledge about how well this might work and if 
it makes sense to try a Mac accounting program and start from scratch 
instead.  Or anything I haven't thought of that will spare me frustration and 
wasted time.
 
Thank you for your help.
 
Naaz
 
PS: I'm also considering using the Mac Suite instead of Mac Office.  Any 
problem in doing that (when I have years of documents in MS Word) as long as I 
convert files to doc or pdf before emailing as attachments?
 
Naaz Hosseini, LP
Psychotherapy & Voice Empowerment
Faculty, Teachers College Columbia University &
Gestalt Center for Psychotherapy and Training
 
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