Imac/bootcamp/windows

I am new to boot camp and want to run windows for just a few applications like Quickbooks.  Where do I purchase Windows and is there a certain version I need to buy to run it in bootcamp on my imac or can I just buy it straight from Microsoft?
I would prefer to download it immediately online but it seems like I have to wait for the disc in the mail.  I want Windows 7, not Windows 8 because I hear 8 is horrible.

What you hear is people get attached to one thing, don't know how to minimize Metro and probably have not used 8.1
you dont need to run Windows natively. A VM will do fine for what you say you want.
Windows 7 OEM System Builder. if you had Amazon Prime it would be there in 2 days, Friday ordering now. Or Newegg longer. Two most popular.

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