What is boot camp? can i install it on my pc?

sorry for the noob question but, i get the impression boot camp allows you to run windows on your mac. can you get it for the pc? if so what does it do for the pc?
thanks!

samurai 66 wrote:
i get the impression boot camp allows you to run windows on your mac.
exactly.
http://www.apple.com/support/bootcamp/
can you get it for the pc?
no.
JGG

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