I installed VMWare Server, and I now have a virtual copy of Windows XP Pro that I can use whenever I need access to windows (iTunes works in virtual, though it can’t actually burn CDs yet, and I haven’t tried connecting the iPod).

I also installed Photoshop using Crossover Office’s Wine again, and it works perfectly.

So… I still need to convert my protected music to normal mp3s, but other than that, I’m up and running. Yay!

I’m still in Linux only-land. I’m really liking it so far. In fact, I’m 90% weaned off the Windows teat. What’s left? (To expand on my original post)
* iTunes It was my foolish choice, but the convenience factor eventually won me out and I’ve bought about 100 songs on iTunes. Songs which I can no longer play on my computer. Annoying.
* Photoshop As someone who does a lot of graphics work (free time web design, cartoons for work, and even some actual data analysis), I can confidently say that GIMP is not Photoshop. I’ll have to see how well Wine can run Photoshop CS2 (or 5, if I must regress).

That’s actually about it. Mmm… Linux. Linux 2.6.17 Kubuntu Edgy using Beryl. Mmm.

Sounds like you’ve learned a lot though. A crash course? hehe