Should i go for Windows 7 or 8 for rMBP mid 2012 model with BootCamp 5.0.1?

Hello! I recently got my 15'' rMBP 2.6Ghz with 8gb ram and 512gb SSD. (Manufactured on September 2012)
Updated mac os x mountain lion to 10.8.2. Am in 'urgent' need of Windows OS to use ANSYS, and few of the high end CAD softwares like Solidworks, etc.
I haven't purchased any Windows OS as of now. When i checked the Boot Camp version 5.0.1, i just found this, ''Create a Windows 7 or a later version''
Does that mean, i can install Windows 8 on my rMBP?
Please help!

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I have seen some cases where Boot Camp Assistant 5.0.1 shows that you can install Windows 7 or a later version. However, Apple hasn't released Windows 8 drivers for the Mac so I recommend you to install Windows 7 and you will save headaches if Windows 8 doesn't work correctly. Also, Windows 7 is much better for professional applications.
Note that you will need an external optical drive in order to install Windows 7 on your MacBook Pro with Retina display

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