Multiple ID's on one computer

Just bought a new iMac for our home office.  Can we set up multiple Apple ID's on one computer.  Do we each have our own itunes and app folders on the computer or do they get merged.

1. Yes, you can.
2. The Applications folder is shared by everyone using the computer. The iTunes library is account-specific by default.
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