Macbook Internet Question

Hey guys, new Mac person here so if I ask an obvious question that's why. I recently ordered a new Macbook for school purposes and was wondering something about the internet connection.
My family uses a linksys wireless router for our computers. I was wondering if my Macbook would be able to connect to this router and use the internet off of it.
And if not, if the Airport Express would be able to connect and work with our main computer which is a Windows machine.
Please help me! Thanks!
Macbook Mac OS X (10.4.7)

"Yeah, I trying to make a point to some people that they think Macs use some form of Alien technology..."
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It is the fault of ignorant people who think that Macs are not PCs. The industry as a whole as moved towards more standardization for the sake of manufacturing simplicity. Fewer proprietary parts means more people can use the same components.
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