Can I safely install CS4 alongside CS3

Hi all
We have a couple of jobs out on proof at the moment that were done in IDCS3. We are moving to CS4 and I want to know if it is safe to install CS4 on a Mac that has CS3 - will we still be able to run CS3 when the CS3 jobs come back? I know we could open up the CS3 docs in CS4 but I'd rather take time to check the documents (and the scripts used) to make sure they're right in CS4 rather than do it in a rush when the job comes in (and it will be in a rush!).
thanks,
Iain

Well, I've done it and they both seem to work okay. Was slightly worried as when I ran the updater after installing CS4 it updated the Adobe Updater and I thought that if it made it a CS4 version it would no longer update CS3 programs (Indesign and Acrobat 8 Pro). But it does, so I'll sleep easier tonight.
Thanks to all for their comments,
Iain

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