Yes.
Yes, Safari does work on Windows 8. I have downloaded it and tested it myself.
Yes it does.
Yes. The Windows version of Safari runs on Windows XP.
To get The Sims 3 to work on Windows 8 would be the same as getting it to work on Windows 7 or Vista.
Yes, most of them will work.
Because Apple also designed Safari for Windows also. I personally only like Safari on Mac, not on Windows.
Yes. Java supports Windows 8 (including previous versions Windows).
QuickBooks Pro 2007 will work in Windows 8. However, you will need to pay for an upgrade to get it to work.
yes a printer will work on all versions of windows and macs
No?
In general, yes; most software that runs under windows 7 will run under windows 8.
Yes. Safari has supported Windows Vista since its initial release for Windows, version 3.0, on Jue 11, 2007.
No reason why not - provided you have the correct driver(s) for the hardware installed in Windows 8.