Can I install windows 7 on my macbook and erase mac os

As I know, most macs that run win7 have dual systems. My question is that is it possible to make win7 the only system for my macbook?
My laptop is macbook061 in late 2007, the system of which is mac os 10.5.8.
Thank you!

It's possible but you mustn't do it. OS X is the only way to install future updates for your Mac, so you won't be able to install them on Windows.
Anyway, if you want to delete OS X, start from the Windows DVD pressing C key while your Mac is starting, erase the disk and install Windows. Install Boot Camp drivers after installing. If you're going to install Windows 7, buy Snow Leopard > http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard It contains Windows 7 drivers

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