newbie to macbook (can it run windows?)

hi, simple and quick question. I'm a newbie thinking about buying a macbook and I only have an iPhone 4S so far. I need a laptop for my work and home entertainment. I don't play any games or do any graphics work with this computer, but I will possibly want to run some freeware that are only available for PC because I don't think I will always pay for non-free software. I'd like to know if a macbook can work as a PC and install windows 7/8 and if it's legal ? I know about JailBreaking in iPhone, is running a PC or windows 7/8 environment on a macbook something alike that or if it's perfectly legal and allowed? I am working in somewhere where no any tricks or illegal activity is allowed.

THank you very much

Weaselboy said:

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201258

Yes, you can run Windows on a Mac using Bootcamp. Take a look at the link above.

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hi

"You can run the Windows operating system on your Mac at native speed—without the performance penalty that comes with software emulation or "virtual machines."



So, is Boot camp an emulation??