title: Is it possible to compile class files with the Java 7 SDK which can run on Java 6 JVMs?
body: <p>Since the public Java 6 SE JRE is getting closer to it's EOL (Nov '12), I'm considering porting my projects from Java 6 to Java 7. This would'nt be a big deal, if Apple would provide a Java 7 JRE for Mac OS X. But since Apple isn't willing to do so, I still have to support users which only have a Java 6 JRE.</p>
  
  <p>Is there a way to compile Java 6 compatible binaries (class files) with the Java 7 javac? Certainly I'm aware that I can't use the new Java 7 features when doing so.</p>
  
  <p>Thanks in anticiption!</p>