Cant i install windows on bootcamp, without a installation cd of windows?

Hey !
I really want to install my new bought game, GTA - Episodes from liberty city on my computer.
But i have a macbook pro. So i started investigating.. and i found out that a macbook have a bootcamp, and i started installing that, but then it asked for a windows installing disc.. And i really havent that much money..
Is there another way to get windows without buying installation disc?
Looking forward to answers.

You can download Windows from an online retailer. Microsoft does not give away Windows. You have to buy it, regardless if you get it on disk or download it.

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