Windows 8 vs windows 7

[elimar27]

I work from home and my question is, If you have Windows 8 and your client require Windows 7, can I use Windows 8 since it's a latest version or will have to down grade to 7? 

[camerongray]

In the vast majority of cases, software built for Windows 7 will work fine on Windows 8.  If it doesn't work you can always try this: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows-8/older-programs-compatible-version-windows

[elimar27]

Thank you, I just don't want to buy a a separate computer W7 for my 2nd client. I was always under the impression that windows 8 is just and update from windows 7 and shut work the same