Will Windows VIsta run on a Mac?

Hence the title, will Windows Vista run on a Mac?
24 inch iMac Intel Core 2 Duo   Mac OS X (10.4.8)  

Apple has not provided any info as to whether or not Boot Camp will support Vista. You'll just have to wait and see.

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