Electric guitar to Macbook (Garageband)

Do I need an intermediate device to connect an electric guitar to my Macbook Pro (2010) 7.1 to learn playin' using GarageBand ?

Ideally you should use an external USB audio interface such as those available from m-audio and FocusRite, but for basic needs you can plug the guitar into the mic-in socket on the MBP.  You will need a 1/4" to 1/8" jack adaptor but they're very cheap and easily available.
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