Learning Macs. How does "Boot Camp" work exactly?

To whom it may concern:
My friend just bought a Mac Book Pro and I just about ebay'd my current computer right there. I love it. Here's the problem though, he said that with "Boot Camp" the Mac runs on Windows, but does that mean when i use that Operating System, it's now classified as a PC? The current field that I am in uses AutoCAD for PC. Would i be able to load AutoCAD, the PC software, on the Mac when it's using "Boot Camp"? Or do I have this all wrong and PC software is still unusable on Macs? Any information regarding this would be greatly appreciated! Thanks for your time.
Sincerely,
Andrew Kosloske
Switching to Mac soon? Windows XP Pro Learning about Macs.
Switching to Mac soon? Windows XP Pro Learning about Macs.

You'll probably get better responses to your questions if you post them in the Bootcamp Forum.
Just to touch on a few of your questions...
Here's the problem though, he said that with "Boot Camp" the Mac runs on Windows, but does that mean when i use that Operating System, it's now classified as a PC?
PC means Personal Computer. Any home computer, laptop, etc. running any operating system is considered a PC.
Installing Boot Camp followed by Windows Operating System on your MacBookPro means that you have a MacBookPro running the Windows Operating System. This is not unlike having a Dell Laptop running a Windows Operating System.
Would i be able to load AutoCAD, the PC software, on the Mac when it's using "Boot Camp"?
Yes, you would.

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