Can I use iCloud just for my PC?

I do not have any IOS devices but I was hoping to use iCloud to back up all my iTunes. But when I try to set-up iCloud I cannot because my valid Apple login is not a iCloud account. From what I can see I need to download iCloud onto another IOS device before I can use the iCloud Control Panel on my PC. Is that correct? Is there something else I can do?

Accessing iCloud with your iPad requires a data connection to the internet, either using wifi or a cellular data plan. If you cancel your home internet service, you will not be able to access iCloud until you connect to another wifi hotspot, or pay for a cellular data plan if you have a wifi + celluar model.

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I know there is a lot of talk about now meeting the Apple data storage guidelines eg http://www.saumitrabhave.com/2011/11/air-ios-solving-apps-must-follow-ios.html
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