Bootcamp-where is it?

I bought a new Macbook with Leopard pre-installed. I can't find Bootcamp, either in applications or utilities and I did a Spotlight for it and all I found was a beta bootcamp from my restore external disk from my previous computer. Do I do a custom re-insall or what? Thanks.
Beatrice

This has been discussed here and solved.
Check previous thread:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=5942093
That's it!

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the BootCamp Drivers 3.0 are on the OSX 10.6 Snow Leopard Install DVD.
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http://amzn.to/qVtBvK
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3. If you do have an OS X DVD, click that bullet instead.
4. Partition your hard drive. It may sound intimidating but all it means is divide the space according to how much you want to give Windows and how much you want to leave for Mac OS X. Dividing in half is usually the easiest way so click "Divide Equally."
5. Click Continue and when you are prompted, insert the Windows DVD and click Start Installation.
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