Macbook Pro May 2010 Input Line for electric guitar

Hi, i've bought a new macbook a few days ago, it's my first mac and i saw that i can connect my electric guitar to my macbook, but the question is how do i do that? I've seen over the internet possible solutions but what i can't understand is how to configure the "line in" jack on the mac...is it possible to connect the guitar over the USB or Firewire?

It is possible to connect the guitar via USB or FireWire, through any of the USB and FireWire audio interfaces that are offered by third-party manufacturers. That's probably a better option than connecting an analog cable with a mini phone plug directly from the guitar to the audio-in port on the MBP. You'd be able to match the input level to the MBP much more effectively by using an external interface.
I'm not a musician and can't suggest any particular interface.

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