HT5639 Can Iinstall an OEM version of windows 8

Is it possible to install an OEM version of Windows 8 on my new iMac 21" using bootcamp? I have been unable to find a full retail version. Similarly only OEM versions of windows 7 seem to be available.

Welcome to the Apple Support Communities
If you are referring to System Builder versions, you can use it. Moreover, you must use it if you haven't got Windows 7 installed in your Mac.
To install Windows in your computer, follow these steps > http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/boot_camp_install-setup_10.8.pdf

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