A:AnswerYou can purchase Microsoft Word for Apple. When purchasing on-line with Microsoft, checkout the free Microsoft Office suite for teacher/students. Also, you can use Google.docs with this laptop. My kids use Google.docs with their Macbooks with no problem. Virus protection is always recommended. I think you get a few months, or possibly even a year for free when you purchase a Macbook.
A:AnswerI did install a version of widows on one of my MACs because one of the software programs only came in windows format. You basically have to use/partition part of your hard drive to run windows and there are a few different software packages to do that with. I would as the rep at Best Buy or the apple store about this. I used Boot Camp and had no issues. Hope that helps.